Music Support Assistant at English Martyrs' Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

About this Role

Music Support Assistant Employer: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust Location: English Martyrs' Catholic School - LE4 Hours: 22.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (this would include support whole school events across the year) Position: Permanent Salary: £13,631.05-£14,294.54 pa Actual Salary (FTE £25,989-£27,254 pa) Grade: Band 3 (Point 6-9)

Start Date: ASAP (Autumn Term 2026) Closing date: 9.00 am 24th August 2026 Interview date: W/c 7th September 2026

Our school is highly successful, and our catchment area draws from the west side of Leicester. We have strong Catholic values and pride ourselves on our care and commitment to all. Our governing body and the Principal are looking to appoint a person who is passionate about Music by supporting teaching and learning to ensure that students achieve their full potential and complement the skills of our music department. We will offer the successful applicant a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an enjoyable and purposeful environment. Are you passionate about helping students achieve their potential? Our vibrant secondary school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Music Support Assistant to make a real difference. What You’ll Do:

• Supporting the setup of rehearsal spaces, equipment, music stands and technical resources
• Provide support for music concerts and school productions
• Help maintain and manage our musical instruments, equipment and technology, arranging repairs where required
• Coordinate with our Head of Music and Peripatetic Teachers for timetabling one to one lessons and small group sessions
• Help shape the musical life of the school by supporting whole school events
• Prepare and organise sheet music for rehearsals and performances
• Manage and develop our extensive music library and catalogue of scores
• General administration work as directed by the Head of Music and teachers
• Support the department with timetabling of lessons and registration of students to those lessons
• Fostering confidence and independence in learners
• Collaborating with teachers to create an inclusive environment for all students who wish to enhance or build on their music skills 

What We’re Looking For: • Patience, empathy, and a genuine care for young people. • Strong communication and organisational skills. • Enthusiasm for supporting diverse learning needs. Take the first step in a rewarding career. Apply today and help us nurture the leaders of tomorrow!

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit your application no later than the closing date stated above. You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received. We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.

• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.

• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire.  Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.  The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.