Central Bedfordshire Council
Vocal Coordinator
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Team: Inspiring Music
Salary: £50,919 per annum pro rata (0.2 FTE)
Hours: 6.5 hours per week (term time only)
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location (including Flitwick Library, schools, music centres) as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 7th September 2026
Interview Date: 14th September 2026
About Inspiring Music
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.
About the role
Are you passionate about vocal music education and ready to lead transformative change across schools and communities? Inspiring Music is seeking a dynamic Vocal Coordinator to shape and deliver high-quality vocal provision throughout Central Bedfordshire.
As Vocal Coordinator, you will:
- Lead the strategic direction and implementation of vocal tuition and ensemble opportunities in line with Inspiring Music’s Vocal Strategy and the National Plan for Music Education.
- Champion our vision by engaging with schools, community groups, and strategic partners to broaden access to vocal opportunities.
- Support pupils’ musical development through needs analysis, targeted interventions, and CPD for vocal tutors.
- Collaborate with partners to enrich music education and plan inspiring events and out-of-school opportunities.
- Maintain a teaching commitment while contributing to team meetings, agenda planning, and essential administrative tasks.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong background in vocal music education and leadership.
- Is confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Can inspire and support vocal tutors and young musicians.
- Is organised, proactive, and passionate about inclusive music-making.
This is a hybrid role with an expectation to travel to different areas within Central Bedfordshire as necessary to support service needs and school colleagues.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Charotte Payne at Charlotte.Payne@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 5098
Safeguarding:
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.
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All new starters will join us on a four-month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well-supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.
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