About the role
Hampshire Music Service is the lead partner for the Hampshire Music Education Hub, delivering high‑quality music education to over 10,000 pupils each week. Our dedicated team of around 160 specialist music teachers works across schools, settings and communities throughout the county. We are passionate about creating a fully inclusive culture of music for all children and young people.
We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Ensembles Lead to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced music educator and leader to shape inclusive, high‑quality ensemble provision across the county.
The Ensembles Lead is responsible for the strategic development, quality assurance and delivery of ensembles provision across Hampshire Music Service and the wider Music Education Hub. You will lead the ensemble staff team, oversee planning and policy, and support the delivery of inclusive, creative and progressive ensemble opportunities. Using data and evaluation to inform strategy, you will ensure provision is accessible, relevant and of the highest quality.
Key responsibilities
* Leading and supporting the ensemble staff team, including recruitment, induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
* Developing, implementing and embedding the ensembles strategy across Hampshire Music Service, the Hub and partner organisations.
* Leading the design and delivery of inclusive and creative ensemble provision.
* Working closely with the Head of Service on strategic planning and service development.
* Modelling high‑quality ensemble direction and music education practice.
* Supporting and delivering CPD for Hampshire Music Service staff, schools and other settings.
* Contributing to staff induction with a focus on ensemble delivery.
* Supporting the coordination and delivery of ensemble events, residentials, tours and visits.
* Leading monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance of ensemble provision.
* Establishing strong, professional relationships across the HMS and Hub community.
* Planning and delivery of events, trips and residentials for ensembles.
Qualifications
You will be an experienced music educator with a strong background in ensemble leadership and a clear commitment to inclusion, access and excellence. Your experience should include strategic thinking, strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and develop others, as well as planning and delivery of events, trips and residentials.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Benefits
* Be part of a values‑driven organisation with a strong commitment to inclusion and quality.
* Influence music education at scale across a diverse county.
* Work alongside passionate, expert colleagues.
* Shape the future of teaching and learning for thousands of children and young people.
Candidate Pack
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
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