Vacancy: Head of Wetherby Music Centre

Job title: Head of Wetherby Music Centre

Salary: PO3 *GBP*41,511 - *GBP*44,711 (pro rata)

Hours: 7.3 hours Contract:

Temporary for 1 year, term time only (39 weeks).

Location: Wetherby Music Centre, Wetherby High School LS22 6JS

Closing date: 22nd July 2025 at 11:59 pm

Are you a passionate and dynamic music educator with a flair for leadership? ArtForms are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Head of Centre to lead our vibrant community of young musicians and dedicated tutors at Wetherby Music Centre.

About you As Head of Wetherby Music centre, you will have:

A degree or equivalent qualification in music or music education

Strong musical background with experience in ensemble direction or music education.

Proven leadership and organisational skills in a community setting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Commitment to inclusive and accessible music-making with young people and adults

About the role

ArtForms Music + Arts (www.artformsleeds.co.uk) is Leeds City Council music service which supports learners in music and artistic activities throughout Leeds. Our music service provides tuition to 14,000 young people across the city, through a combination of school-based lessons, youth music groups and community music centres.

Wetherby Music Centre is one of a network of five Music Centres across the city. Open on Saturday mornings during term time at Wetherby High School, it provides instrumental ensembles and classes for adults and children in the local area.

The advertised hours includes both the music centre opening times and additional time to complete management responsibilities required for the role. The additional time can be worked flexibly in agreement with the line manager.

As our next Head of Wetherby Music Centre, you will provide strategic and inspiring leadership to a committed team of instrumental tutors, while nurturing and expanding high-quality musical opportunities for children, young people, and adults across the local community. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in realising the vision and aims of ArtForms, and ensure the centre continues to thrive as an inclusive hub for community music making.

You can find out more about the role and apply here.