Residential House Assistants

Chetham's School of Music is seeking 2 new Residential House Assistants to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham's is a magical place, home to the UK's largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English-speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester. The job

• We are looking for 2 new House Assistants to join the boarding section of the pastoral team to assist with the day-to-day care and boarding routines of the students. The role could involve working with our senior students aged 14-18 or our junior students aged 8-13.
• The working week will be around 35- 40 hours divided into day or evening shifts, including some work at the weekend.
• The role is residential role, and accommodation is available all year round.
• The role is expected to commence in full from September 2026, but with the option of an extra week's work in early August, subject to required clearance checks.
In return
• You will be paid £12.71 per hour for weekday hours and £14.91 per hour for any weekend work.
• Benefits also include free catered meals during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.
Download: Job Description & Person Specification Download: Application Form Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved. Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 13thth May 2026 Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 18th May 2026 For further information please contact Julia Harrison on E: juliaharrison@chethams.com Chetham's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service Reg. Charity No: 526702

Chetham's School of Music is seeking 2 new Residential House Assistants to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham's is a magical place, home to the UK's largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English-speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.


• The working week will be around 35- 40 hours divided into day or evening shifts, including some work at the weekend.
• The role is residential role, and accommodation is available all year round.
• The role is expected to commence in full from September 2026, but with the option of an extra week's work in early August, subject to required clearance checks.
In return
• You will be paid £12.71 per hour for weekday hours and £14.91 per hour for any weekend work.
• Benefits also include free catered meals during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.