Pathways Coordinator

Team: Inspiring Music

Salary: £50,919 per annum pro rata (0.2 FTE)
Hours: Part-time – 6.5 hours per week (term time only)

Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location (including Flitwick Library, Schools and Music Centres) as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.

Contract type: Hybrid - Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 (12 months)
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Interview Date: 8th and 9th July

About the role

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.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced facilitator to join us as Pathways Coordinator. You will play a key role in developing and reshaping out-of-school and Area Led provision across Central Bedfordshire.

You will lead on coordination of musical pathways, support ensemble and enrichment activity, and help ensure high-quality, inclusive provision for children and young people across the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead out-of-school provision, including Saturday and after-school programmes.
• Support and shape Area Led activities to create inclusive musical pathways.
• Assist Music Centre lead and session leaders to enrich musical opportunities.
• Conduct needs analysis to inform provision for children, young people and communities.
• Collaborate with senior managers to develop and reshape Area Led activity.
• Quality assure provision through observation, feedback and support to tutors.
• Manage activity budgets, including income and expenditure.
• Travel independently across Central Bedfordshire as required.

• Experience in leading musical ensembles or strategic overview of ensembles in a school or community setting.
• Experience in ensemble leadership and/or music facilitation.
• Ability to facilitate CPD and seek training opportunities for ensemble deliverers.
• Strong communication, organisation and partnership-working skills.
• Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Diversity in education.

You must have a valid driving license to be considered for this role.