Head of South Leeds Music Centre - Artforms
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Job Details
* Job title: Head of South Leeds Music Centre - Artforms
* Salary: PO3 £42,839 - £46,142 pro rata
* Hours: 7.3 hours
* Contract: Temporary until 31/08/2026 (term time only)
* Location: South Leeds Music Centre, Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane, Leeds LS11 5TT
Are you a passionate and dynamic music educator with a flair for leadership? ArtForms are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Head of Centre to lead our vibrant community of young musicians and dedicated tutors at South Leeds Music Centre.
About You
* A degree or equivalent qualification in music or music education
* Strong musical background with experience in ensemble direction or music education
* Proven leadership and organisational skills in a community setting
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Commitment to inclusive and accessible music‑making with young people and adults
About The Role
ArtForms Music + Arts (www.artformsleeds.co.uk) is Leeds City Council’s music service which supports learners in music and artistic activities throughout Leeds. Our music service provides tuition to 14,000 young people across the city, through a combination of school-based lessons, youth music groups and community music centres.
South Leeds Music Centre is one of a network of five Music Centres across the city. Open on Saturday mornings during term time at Cockburn School, it provides instrumental ensembles and classes for adults and children in the local area.
The advertised hours include both the music centre’s opening times and additional time to complete management responsibilities required for the role. The additional time can be worked flexibly in agreement with the line manager.
As our next Head of South Leeds Music Centre, you will provide strategic and inspiring leadership to a committed team of instrumental tutors, while nurturing and expanding high‑quality musical opportunities for children, young people and adults across the local community. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in realising the vision and aims of ArtForms, and ensure the centre continues to thrive as an inclusive hub for community music making.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining and developing the Music Centre that already exists in this part of the city
* Providing imaginative leadership and a sense of identity and purpose to staff and students
* Maintaining and developing the activities of the Centre as a vibrant focus for music in the local community
* Outreach and promotion of the Centre, for example through community liaison and involvement, visiting schools and working with other local partners
* Line‑manage and support a team of instrumental and vocal tutors, including conducting observations and appraisals
* Effective oversight of all sessions when the Centre is open
* Attend meetings for all Heads of Centre
* Plan and timetabling the centre’s programme, including room bookings via Lettings
* Liaise with the host school as necessary
* Organise external/internal activities and events
* Oversee the music centre budget, and ensure the music centre remains sustainable
* Oversee student registration and fee collection
* Deal with enquiries from members of the public
* Provide statistical summaries, client analyses and termly registers for ArtForms as necessary
Essential Requirements
* Degree or equivalent qualification in music or music education
* Strong musical background with experience in ensemble direction or music education
* Proven leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Commitment to inclusive and accessible music‑making
* Experience in teaching tuition groups
Desirable Requirements
* Qualified teacher status
* Knowledge of the regional music education landscape
* Experience with oversight to a budget
What We Offer You
* A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How To Apply
Please complete the online application form.
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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Paula Brookes, Head of Service via 0113 37 82850 or email Paula.Brookes@leeds.gov.uk.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex‑offenders policy.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
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