Staff Vacancies

Join the Buckinghamshire Music Trust Teaching Team

Area Leader

Location: County-wide, based at Amersham Music Centre

Salary: £44,564 - £48,270 depending on experience

Employment package includes pension scheme, EAP and mileage

BMT inspires exciting, meaningful and engaging musical experiences for every child in the county and is seeking a committed, dynamic and passionate leader to make a high quality, practical impact. This is an opportunity to really make a difference!

BMT is also the core organisation of the Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Music Hub, seeking to realise our vision with a range of partners and professionals who share a passion for music and its importance for all young people, in all its forms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring leader to be part of a dynamic senior team and to lead our provision in the Amersham area. You will part of a team of three Area Leaders who report to the Director and as a team, lead on the main provision and delivery of BMT.

The Area Leader role is diverse, challenging and rewarding and involves these areas of work:

• Contribution to the Senior Leadership team for music provision across the county, consisting of the Director, three Area Leaders and a central team of 5 other roles
• The leadership of Amersham Music Centre as part of our portfolio of main centres in High Wycombe, Amersham & Aylesbury
• Leading our relationships with the designated schools in your area
• Leading our relationships with students and parents in your area
• Managing relevant instrumental and vocal teachers, instruments and resources
• Leadership of an agreed whole county priority alongside the Area Leader team
• Shared responsibility for staff development and training

The ideal candidate will have significant experience within the music profession and music education. You will have a clear understanding of how schools work and be able to articulate the importance of a high-quality music education. You will be part of and lead talented teams and will have the ability to highest quality learning and teaching. You must be an outstanding communicator and be able to contribute towards the strategic planning of future provision and have an absolute passion for the importance of music in all children’s lives.

For an application form, please contact director@bucksmusic.org

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Paul Guenault on director@bucksmusic.org

For more details about what we do visit our website at www.bucksmusic.org

Closing date:                 Monday 6 th October at 5pm

Interviews:                   During the week

Join the Buckinghamshire Music Trust Teaching Team

We’re hiring passionate and committed music teachers to help shape the next generation of musicians across Buckinghamshire.

Whether you’re an experienced educator or a professional musician ready to share your skills, we’d love you to join our dynamic team delivering high-quality music education in schools and community settings across the county.

Why Join Us?

Inspire the Next Generation
Make a meaningful difference by nurturing young musical talent.

Flexible, Local Work
Teaching locations are area-based, agreed to suit your preferences and availability.

Competitive Salary
From £26,711 – £37,977 depending on your experience and qualifications.

Part-Time with Flexibility
This is a part-time role with FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) agreed upon appointment – ideal for balancing with other work or performance commitments.

Great Employment Package
Includes pension contributions and paid mileage for travel between teaching locations.

Professional Growth
We support your development with CPD opportunities, training, and a supportive team environment.

Current Opportunities

We’re recruiting for:

• Instrumental Teachers: Strings, Woodwind, Voice, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Guitar, and more
• Classroom Music Teachers: Whole-class music at primary and secondary level
• Music Centre Ensemble Leaders

Roles start from September 2025.

Location

Area-based within Buckinghamshire, by agreement.

How to Apply

To request an application pack or have an informal conversation about the role, get in touch:
fhayhurst@bucksmusic.org

Help Us Keep the Music Playing

At Buckinghamshire Music Trust, we believe in the power of music to transform lives. Join us and become part of a community that’s passionate, professional, and committed to inspiring creativity in every student.

Thank you for your interest in working with BMT.

If you are interested in working with BMT in the future, please send your CV to fhayhurst@bucksmusic.org.