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Secondary Music Development Lead, ASONE Hub

  •  South West
  •  Â£10k-15k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes July 11, 2025
  •  ASONE Hub
  •  hub@asoneperform.com
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable music education consultant to act as our Secondary Music Development Lead. The successful contractor will work strategically with our network of secondary schools, FE settings, ensembles and community partners.

Job Description

Contract Type: Freelance / Consultancy

Contract Duration: Fixed term (12 months)

Contract Value: £15,000 (including expenses, subject to continued funding from Arts Council England)

Dates: 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026

Expected hours: 1.5 days a week for 38 weeks of the year (7.5 hours per day)

Location: Hybrid - Remote, ASONE Hub Redruth TR15 and schools across Cornwall

The successful contractor will work strategically with our network of secondary schools, FE settings, ensembles and community partners to ensure high-quality musical experiences for all learners and develop sustainable progression routes across all musical genres and abilities.

This contract opportunity combines strategic oversight and outreach, school and community engagement, ensemble support and the promotion of inclusive practice, with a strong focus on diversity, equality and accessibility. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in music education and progression pathways, a deep commitment to equity and broad experience in ensemble leadership and youth engagement.

The consultant will work closely with ASONE Hub's Head of Programme, other Hub Leads, and music leaders to increase the number of young musicians in Cornwall accessing music education and progression opportunities over the contract period.

Job Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of secondary music curricula, assessment frameworks, and progression pathways across diverse genres and ability levels.
  • Proven track record of supporting and/or leading youth ensembles, including inclusive and high-quality performance programming.
  • Commitment to inclusive, equitable, accessible and diverse music education for all young people.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust with educators and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, flexibly, and efficiently in a hybrid role, including availability during evenings and weekends.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, including strategic reporting and data collation for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of Cornwall's educational landscape.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout Cornwall as required.
  • Awareness of IDEA principles and their application in music education.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning

2. School and College Engagement

3. Ensemble Development & Support

4. Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility (IDEA)

5. Data Collection & Quality Assurance

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How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit the following:

A brief proposal (max 4 pages) outlining:

- Your understanding of the scope of work
- Proposed methodology and timeline
- Key deliverables and outputs
- Approach to IDEA and stakeholder engagement

Relevant skills, qualifications and experience, including examples of previous and similar work.

Two references.

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