Instrumental Provision Music Advisor

Working Arrangement: 32 hours per week – flexible on days/hours however must be available on Tuesdays, Wednesday evenings, Thursdays and x6 Monday evenings and Saturday mornings across the year.

We will offer flexibility where we can – if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working – giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role

Join our Senior Leadership Team and help drive excellence across Trafford Music Service. We are seeking an experienced, people centred leader to:

• Provide high quality and effective line management of music teachers.
• Ensure outstanding provision across our schools and Music Centre.
• Oversee the development and marketing of our infant programme.
• Lead strategically on inclusion for the Music Service and oversee our inclusive Together Orchestra.
• Shape the growth of instrumental opportunities in primary schools.
• Lead the development of holiday provision.
• Manage, organise and oversee bespoke projects which may include some of the following: exam sessions, soloist concerts, concerts in the community, holiday provision, music residentials.

This role offers the chance to influence service wide direction, champion high standards, and work collaboratively to support our passionate teaching team.

If you’re motivated by creating inclusive, inspiring musical pathways for young learners, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact.

About You

Your style and approach will reflect our Music Service values and behaviours. You will be committed to continually learning, improving processes, and refining systems to ensure high quality music provision for all pupils.

Success in this role relies on exceptional organisational ability, strong ICT skills, and a meticulous approach to processes and record‑keeping. You must be able to work efficiently to deadlines, communicate clearly, and coordinate provision across multiple settings.

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate effective staff management and development, strong leadership qualities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Above all, we want someone who is passionate about inspiring the next generation to be musical.

You should have a minimum of three years’ experience working with children or young people in an educational or musical setting, and hold a degree in Music, Education or a closely related field.

Please see the role profile for the full person specification criteria.

For more information about the team/role please email music.service@trafford.gov.uk.

Additional Information

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

This post is 32 hours per week (0.88 FTE) on an NJC contract with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The role requires working at least one evening per week at the Music Centre and/or being available for a duty morning to manage staff absence and cover.

The successful candidate must be able to work on Tuesdays, Wednesday evenings, and attend Senior Leadership Team meetings on Thursday mornings. They must also be present at the Music Centre on occasional Monday evenings and Saturday mornings (one per half term) to oversee the infant provision.

With the exception of the above, all other working hours and days are negotiable, with flexibility to work from home where appropriate and depending on organisational needs (for example, when in‑person attendance is required for meetings).

The Music Service runs concerts once per term, which take place on a weekend (usually a Sunday) and all managers are required to attend.

An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.

About Us

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”

Our Culture

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.

They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you’ll love about working with us

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We’ll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you’ll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service

We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. This means that if you are joining us from a participating organisation, you can retain valuable service-related benefits such as annual leave entitlement. Find out if this applies to you.

Key Information

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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