Lead Early Years Music Tutor
Trafford Council
Working Pattern: Part time
Working Arrangement: 14 hours per week (0.51 FTE) flexible on days/hours however must be available on a weekday morning.
Interview Date/Type: Tuesday 7 July 2026 / Lesson observation and interview.
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
Join our team leading our Early Years provision, building on existing strengths and driving excellence across Trafford.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Early Years leader to:
- Liaise with nursery and Early Years settings and map music provision across the Trafford area.
- Organise music events that target the engagement of children in the Early Years.
- Plan, promote and deliver music projects in schools in Trafford and external settings.
- Oversee and deliver the Rhyme and Chime sessions at the music centre.
- Provide high quality CPD to Early Years practitioners and model best practice.
This role offers the chance to influence and develop our Early Years service direction, champion high standards, and work collaboratively to support our passionate teaching team.
If you’re motivated by creating inclusive, inspiring musical pathways for Early Years settings, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact.
There may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow the role further and expand the teaching hours.
About You
Your style and approach will reflect our Music Service values and behaviours. You will be committed to continually learning and improving the way you do things to ensure high quality music provision for all pupils.
Success in this role relies on exceptional organisational ability and strong ICT skills and an ability to work efficiently to deadlines. Excellent communication, planning and delivery is essential to this role, and above all else we want to recruit someone with a love for Early Years and teaching children and inspiring the next generation of children to be musical.
You will have significant experience of planning and delivering music learning to groups or whole classes of children within Early Years educational settings, and hold a degree in Music, Education or a closely related field.
Please see the role profile ‘About You’ section for the full person specification criteria.
Additional Information
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
This post is contracted on Teachers Pay and Conditions Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale 3-6 for 14 hours per week (0.51 FTE). The working hours for this post are term time only.
The successful candidate must be able to work on Wednesday mornings to oversee the management and delivery of the Rhyme and Chime sessions at the Claremont Music Centre.
With the exception of the above, all other working hours and days are negotiable during the school day, with flexibility to work from home where appropriate and depending on organisational needs (for example, when inperson attendance is required for meetings).
The Music Service runs concerts once per term, which take place on a weekend (usually a Sunday) and you will be required to attend.
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
Find Out More.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Ruth O’Keefe (Head of Service) on 0161 911 8659 or music.service@trafford.gov.uk (please do not send CVs or applications to this email address).
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. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
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’re not just words on a wall, 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. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
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 at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
Key Information...
- Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
- Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
- Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice | Trafford Council privacy notice | Trafford Council
Make an Impact. Apply Today.
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 recruitment@trafford.gov.uk
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.