Satellite Centre Administrator - Inspiring Music

Team: Inspiring Music
Job Family: Providing - CBG3
Salary: £25,185 per annum pro rata
Hours: 2 hours per week, plus attendance at relevant CPD and meetings (term-time only) - We are recruiting for two positions (one at each location), although applications from candidates wishing to work across both centres are welcomed.
Location:

• Biggleswade Satellite Centre – Mondays, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
• Leighton Linslade Music Centre, Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY – Thursdays, 3:45pm - 5:45pm

Contract: Fixed - Permanent
Closing date: 24th August 2026
Interview date: 27th August 2026

About the Role

Do you enjoy working with children and young people? Are you organised, approachable and passionate about supporting high-quality music education?

Inspiring Music is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Satellite Centre Administrators to support the smooth running of our after-school music centres. You will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for young musicians, acting as the first point of contact for students, parents, carers and tutors.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a small part-time role within their local community. It may also suit an existing Central Bedfordshire Council employee, a member of staff from one of our host schools, or someone with experience in education, administration or youth work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming and registering students attending the centre.
• Ensuring the safe arrival, collection and departure of participants.
• Acting as the centre's designated first aider and providing first aid support when required.
• Maintaining accurate attendance and administrative records.
• Supporting tutors with online lesson administration where needed.
• Providing a friendly and professional point of contact for students, parents/carers, tutors and visitors.
• Using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and SpeedAdmin (training provided).
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Responding to enquiries and handling telephone communications.
• Attending relevant training, meetings and professional development activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of administration and record keeping.
• Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A positive and welcoming approach when working with children, families and colleagues.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding.
• Willingness to undertake and maintain an approved First Aid qualification.

Desirable

• Current Schools First Aid qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working in education, music, youth work or community settings.
• Experience using SpeedAdmin or similar systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices within children's services or education.

Additional Information

Our Satellite Centres are currently hosted at Cedars Upper School and Edward Peake School, providing valuable opportunities for children and young people to access high-quality music education within their local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of music education and create meaningful opportunities for young musicians to learn, perform, and thrive. If you are organised, approachable and committed to supporting young people's musical journeys, we would love to hear from you.