We celebrate diversity and are committed to sustaining our inclusive ethos across the organisation. We are keen to receive applications from a broad range of applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, socio-economic background, race, religion or any other characteristic.
All our roles, whether by the nature of activity or location, require substantial contact with children, therefore applicants are required, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and the Disclosure of Criminal Background of those with Access to Children (Children’s Act 1989) to reveal any criminal convictions, bind-overs or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as ‘spent’. The role is also subject to screening by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Business Support Officer & Projects Co-Ordinator
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*
To provide outstanding administration and customer service to support the work of WEMA’s three strands – Music Education, Cultural Education and Creative Health – and WEMA’s wider interests by:
- Providing administrative support to our teaching, creative practitioner, therapy, and management teams in their work with schools, young people, and the wider community
- Take ownership of, and administer, events, projects, and performances, working closely with the project managers
- Providing customer support to parents/carers and schools who engage with our services
- Working with our office systems to ensure the smooth running of our traded and charitable services
- Provide an instrument collection and delivery service to schools.
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 10am, 23rd September 2026
Interviews: Interviews will take place on 5th October with the successful candidate starting work as soon as possible once employment checks have been completed.
Music Teachers / Music Leaders:
Vacancy Type: Instrumental, vocal, digital/production, composing/songwriting
Closing date: Open recruitment. We take accept applications all year round and interview periodically, according to demand.
Remuneration: Hourly paid permanent, variable hours contract, approx £30 per hour plus benefits (eg mileage, pension)
We are always seeking experienced music leaders and teachers to join our workforce to deliver activities in and out of school in B&NES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Please download the job description, then apply using the button below to access our application form. If you prefer to apply by alternative methods such as audio/video application or one-to-one conversation, please contact us at create@wema.org.uk