Instrumental Provision Music Advisor

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Trafford Music Service’s Senior Leadership Team as an Instrumental Provision Music Advisor. The role is a fixed term for up to 12 months for maternity cover working 32 hours per week.

Working Arrangement

32 hours per week – flexible on days/hours; must be available on Tuesdays, Wednesday evenings, Thursdays, and six 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.

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 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.

• Minimum of three years’ experience working with children or young people in an educational or musical setting.
• Hold a degree in Music, Education or a closely related field.
• Enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check required.
• Flexibility to work at least one evening per week at the Music Centre and/or be available for a duty morning to manage staff absence and cover.
• Required to attend Senior Leadership Team meetings on Thursday mornings and occasional Monday evenings and Saturday mornings (one per half term).

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

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. It’s a place where community and opportunity meet.

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 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.

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 our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. 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: Verify right to work in the UK, two satisfactory references, and medical check. We commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
• Not a licensed sponsor; cannot support work visa.
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Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We have committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex military personnel via a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme. Find out more and whether you qualify. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the “About You” section of the role profile.

Using AI in Your Application

At Trafford Council, we’re always open to new and innovative tools, including AI, that can help people work smarter. However, when it comes to job applications, what matters most to us is you. We really want to see your personality, your experience, and what excites you about joining our team.

If you choose to use AI for support, please be sure to read the instructions carefully and make sure your application is written in your own words, reflecting your genuine skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Find Out More

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Ruth O’Keefe (Head of Service) on or (please do not send CVs or applications to this email address).

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we’d love to receive an application from you.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at .

After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a short interview to learn more about your skills and experience.

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Trafford Music Service (strategic partner of the Greater Manchester Music Hub) is a not for profit music education organisation committed to delivering high quality music education and musical opportunities to children and young people in Trafford.

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