Cymaz Music
Music Programme Assistant
Cymaz Music is seeking a Music Programme Assistant to support and assist with
upcoming projects. The ideal candidate will be an individual with previous
experience of delivering music education to vulnerable young people in different
settings and with multiple instrumental skills and some experience of project
coordination. We are seeking an individual to begin work as soon as possible. The
individual must have access transport and be willing to travel. They must also have
public liability insurance and an up to date DBS.
About the Role
Title: Music Programme Assistant
Responsible to: Music Programme Manager
Working Base: Cornwall College, St Austell
Contracted hours: 200 hours over the 3 month period
Hours of Work: to vary according to delivery, some weekend and evenings.
Fee: £3,000 (inclusive of travel expenses)
Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension
Cymaz Music delivers musical inclusion activity across Cornwall and has a
requirement to carry out a range of strands of work, intended to increase and
improve music making opportunities for children and young people in challenging
circumstances and to strengthen the sector by improving and increasing
opportunities for workforce development.
Cymaz Music is currently seeking a Music Programme Assistant to assist the Music
Programme Manager with the delivery and coordination of the following:





Music sessions, events and performances with Children in Care and training
for foster carers;
Music sessions, including accredited training, in Special Schools; secondary
and primary Additional Provision Academies; and work with Statemented
Children in secondary and primary schools.
Musical play days for children, young people and their guardians/carers.
Supporting the delivery and planning of other music related projects which
will be led by the Music Programme Manager.
Planning for, monitoring and evaluation of delivery.
Cymaz Music is committed to inclusive music delivery and the successful candidate
must be able ensure the following are embedded in all delivery:





High quality music making sessions which are led by the intended Outcomes
for the programme
Young people’s choices and voice at the centre whilst also challenging and
broadening young people’s options and choices
Sessions focussed on both musical and personal/social outcomes
In some cases, the personal and social side will take precedence in order to
develop and nurture trust and a positive relationship with the young
person/people
The highest possible musical outcomes and music leaders must manage
expectations and ensure that they can achieve their musical potential
Skills and Experience required
Skills
Essential
High level of musical skills on at least
one instrument plus vocal
Effective communication skills to be
able to communicate with
professionals, parents, carers, young
people and other key people in the
community.
Desirable
Your own instruments
Youth/group work
experience
Ability to plan and deliver inclusive
musical activity
Confidence to support young people
in their music making
Patience and the ability to remain
calm under stress
Empathy towards others
Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
Professional approach
Commitment to delivering high
quality music making activity which
supports the aims and ethos of the
programme
The ability to reflect on your own
practice and identify how to use this
to develop
Experience
To be able to use different tools to
monitor and evaluate delivery
Experience in working with young
people from a variety of
backgrounds.
Experience of supporting delivery of
Music Sessions with young people.
Experience of evaluation or report
Experience of delivering
training to adults/ and or
families.
Experience of working with
the target groups identified
above
writing
Knowledge
Experience of project coordination
An understanding of the
requirements of good safeguarding
practice and an ability to
demonstrative inclusive practice
An understanding of delivering work
in appropriate environment
Understanding of some of the issues
and challenges faced by young
people
Other
The ability to transport yourself and kit
to various venues across Cornwall
The willingness to work some evenings
and weekends
An understanding of accredited
learning in music education
Recent completion of
Safeguarding training.
Knowledge of The National
Foundation for Youth Music
Do Review and Improve
Quality Framework
Self Awareness and
understanding of being a
Reflective Practitioner .
Local knowledge of
Cornwall Music Education
Hub
Knowledge of National
Music Education Plan
A clean driving licence and
access to a vehicle
A teaching or education
qualification
Arts Award Advisor
Application details




Please submit an up to date CV
One to two page expression of interest outlining how you meet the role
description
Details of two references (including contact details) – one must not be from a
friend and neither can be from a family member
Submit by email to emily@cymazmusic.co.uk or by post to Cymaz Music,
Room 508, John Keay House, Cornwall College, Tregonissey Road, St Austell,
PL25 4DJ.
Closing Date
Monday 25th January
Interview date
Wednesday 27th January
For any questions please contact Emily Foulkes at emily@cymazmusic.co.uk or on
01726 226470