Team: Inspiring Music Salary: £50,919 per annum pro rata (0.2 FTE) Hours: Part-time – 6.5 hours per week (term time only) Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location (including Flitwick Library, Schools and Music Centres) as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. Contract type: Hybrid - Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 (12 months) Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 Interview Date: 8th and 9th July About the role Inspiring Music in Central Bedfordshire is committed to delivering high-quality music education and enrichment opportunities across the community. Working in partnership with schools, educators and stakeholders, we ensure music remains a vital part of every child’s education. With a strong focus on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, we support accessible and meaningful musical pathways for all children and young people. We are seeking a passionate and experienced facilitator to join us as Pathways Coordinator. You will play a key role in developing and reshaping out-of-school and Area Led provision across Central Bedfordshire. You will lead on coordination of musical pathways, support ensemble and enrichment activity, and help ensure high-quality, inclusive provision for children and young people across the area. Key Responsibilities <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Develop and lead out-of-school provision, including Saturday and after-school programmes.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support and shape Area Led activities to create inclusive musical pathways.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Assist Music Centre lead and session leaders to enrich musical opportunities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Conduct needs analysis to inform provision for children, young people and communities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Collaborate with senior managers to develop and reshape Area Led activity.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Quality assure provision through observation, feedback and support to tutors.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Manage activity budgets, including income and expenditure.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Travel independently across Central Bedfordshire as required.</li> </ul> <div style="text-align:center" align="center"> </div> <div style="text-align:left" align="center"> </div> <div style="text-align:left" align="center">About You</div> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience in leading musical ensembles or strategic overview of ensembles in a school or community setting.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience in ensemble leadership and/or music facilitation.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to facilitate CPD and seek training opportunities for ensemble deliverers.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong communication, organisation and partnership-working skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Diversity in education.</li> </ul> You must have a valid driving license to be considered for this role. <div> Our Offer </div> <div> We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our <a href="https://jobs.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/content/Our-rewards-and-benefits/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rewards and Benefits page</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process. </div> <div> </div> <div> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div> <div> </div> <div> You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this <a title="" href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/IgDuK_bEI58LRKg4BXLfnorUASCRYv5huq6RJKHx6-9-PyU?e=G5gbfK" target="_self">Recruitment Pack</a>. </div> <div> </div> <div> Our <a href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/EuejD31meJ9GiiHyMPHL6V4BUJcaSc16Y3dGD4m8GxPfYA?e=Dg6Cg2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance</a> are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Charlotte Payne at [email protected] or call 0300 300 5098 </div> <div> </div> <div> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div> <div> </div> <div> Safeguarding: </div> <div> Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. </div> <div> </div> <div> To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline. </div> <div> </div> <div> Our National Careers Service team offer a free monthly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/667" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Please book your place here.</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> More information about this service can be found here: <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/207/support_getting_into_work_or_learning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered. </div>

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