Music Events and Programme Manager
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,022.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) NJC17-19 : £23,934.98-£24,736.62pa pro rata : term time only
Music Events and Programme Manager job summary
About this Role
We are recruiting for a Music Events and Programme Manager - based at our Head Office in Loughborough or Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton (depending on which location is local to the successful applicant)
Music is central to the Trust’s mission of broadening student horizons: the Trust’s music programme is innovative, broad and ambitious, reaching over 14,500 children, and includes major local and national partner organisations. Further information about the DRET Music programme can be found at www.dret.co.uk/music .
The Music Events and Programme Manager is responsible for planning, promoting and delivering a series of events throughout the academic year as part of the DRET Music programme, and plays a key role in the DRET Music Team. Music at DRET is led by Simon Toyne, Executive Director of Music, with a team of Primary and Secondary Music Leads and Musicians-in-Residence.
More about the role
The permanent post is for 30 hours per week during term-time only (39 weeks per year). It is anticipated that the 30 hours will be spread evenly across five days (6 hours per day), but we are happy to discuss different working models with the successful post-holder.
The DRET Music Office is currently at Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton; however, it would be possible for the location of this post to be at the Trust’s Head Office in Loughborough, should this be more local to the post-holder.
Attendance is required at key DRET Music events including, but not restricted to, the Primary and Secondary Music Festivals, Staff CPD days, Musician of the Year Final and Composition Challenge live events. Time off in lieu will be arranged for these events.
Key responsibilities
Lead the organisation and delivery of various DRET Music events, including CPD days, subject conferences, carol services, concerts and competitions
Support the Primary and Secondary Music Leads with the planning and delivery of Music Festival performances, including liaising with partner organisations such as the Royal Ballet and Opera and Nevill Holt Festival
Promote music events and performances through social media, report writing and via local press
Support events through writing and sending event booking confirmations and collating registration responses
Manage event logistics including arranging equipment, catering, transport, printing
Oversee licensing of child performers where appropriate, liaising with local authorities, venues and performing organisations
Ensure all events and performances are of an exceptional standard from start to finish, including communication, organisation, promotion, branding, reporting and format
Salary & Benefits
NJC17-NJC19: £31,022-£32,061pa FTE (£23,934.98-£24,736.62 pa pro rata)
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform; Health & Wellbeing Programme; Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
A keen interest in music is desirable, but not essential; however, you do need to be passionate about enabling thousands of children to access high quality music education.
You will be adept at prioritising complex workloads, helping to co-ordinate a range of programme strands, projects and events, and will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills combined with a personable, self-motivated, ‘can-do’ approach.
You will have:
experience of managing events and projects
excellent written and verbal communication skills
excellent ICT skills, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
the ability to work independently and proactively, with excellent attention to detail
the ability to form and maintain professional relationships within and outside of the Trust
A love of working as part of a team to deliver extraordinary experiences for children and young people
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Malcolm Arnold Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Malcolm Arnold Academy website
Malcolm Arnold Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, for students aged 11-18.
The school takes its name from the legendary composer Sir Malcolm Arnold. Born in Northampton in 1921, he was one of the leading figures in 20th-century classical music and helped to establish the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
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