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Job Title: Regional Music Development Lead Fixed term (1 year contract) 0.4 full time equivalent
Employment Contract: Hertfordshire County Council – Hertfordshire Music Service Terms and Condition
Salary Range: £38,124 per annum to £39,176 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Based in the North Herts region of Hertfordshire, with a need to attend various locations as required
Commitment: Fixed term (1 year contract), Development Lead of 0.4 full time equivalent.
Purpose of the Job
Our team of Development Leads work closely and collaboratively with leaders across the service to support the continued delivery of high-quality musical provision and achieve the aims of the ‘Musical Voices’ vision.
The Development Lead roles also operate as regional and/or countywide subject specialists, using the variety of knowledge and expertise across the team to support and mentor colleagues, enabling the Service to reach its strategic goals. For our Regional Music Development Leads, this involves a wide range of activities that includes supporting school music leads with practical skills as well as leading concerts, courses and events.
The post holder will also influence how our strategic goals are achieved as part of our Music Team meetings – recent work includes refining a teacher self-reflection process and contributing to a 2 year concerts and events plan.
Alongside their regular teaching commitments, the role may be required to deliver workshops or training sessions as part of the service CPD programme for both internal colleagues and schools as part of an expanded school support programme.
Main Areas of Responsibility
· Support the service to deliver on its strategic goals by operating as a regional and/or countywide subject specialist as part of the Development Lead team.
· Support, develop and deliver in an area of additional responsibility, as outlined separately.
· Provide advice and support as required to improve musical participation and progressive outcomes. Particular focus will be on improving outcomes for children in challenging circumstances in line with the HMS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plan.
· Line manage and develop a team of teachers (typically numbering between 8 and 12 direct reports) to ensure staff are clear on expectations of operational and administration requirements for HMS, and that these are completed in a timely manner.
· Deliver the HMS performance management process following the frameworks and processes set out
· Work collaboratively to support countywide and cross area projects and events including concerts, holiday courses, residentials, tours, festivals and conferences.
· Meet aims and objectives specific to the area of specialism
The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
Pay: £38,124.00-£39,176.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hitchin SG4 9RU
