School Partnership Manager

School Partnership Manager

Music for Life

£33,000 - £36,000 per year

Music for Life is an award-winning, not-for-profit music education organisation delivering inclusive, inspiring, high-quality instrumental and vocal tuition in schools. We support pupils, schools and communities through lessons, ensembles, performances and clear progression pathways.

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• Employer Music for Life


• Location Cheshire, home based


• Contract Type Full-Time Permanent


• Start Date September


• Closing Date 22nd May 2026 at 17:00

Music for Life is a multi award winning, not-for-profit music organisation dedicated to transforming young lives through high quality, inclusive music provision. Working in close partnership with primary and secondary schools, we deliver instrumental and vocal tuition, whole-class programmes, ensembles, concerts, workshops and progression pathways that inspire pupils of all abilities. Each week, the team of specialist self-employed tutors support thousands of children across a wide network of schools, ensuring that music remains accessible, aspirational and embedded within school life.

We pride ourselves on being a true partner to schools. Offering not just lessons, but wrap-around support including administration, safeguarding, tutor placement, performances, enrichment opportunities and innovative digital systems that make music education easier to manage and more impactful.

Following the retirement of a long-standing and highly valued colleague, we are now seeking a School Partnership Manager to join our team. This is a key relationship focused role, responsible for nurturing existing school partnerships and working collaboratively to tailor music provision that meets each school's needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the future of Music for Life, helping us grow sustainably while maintaining the warmth, quality and professionalism that schools trust and value.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form, along with the self disclosure form and return both by email to Dan Gooch-Peters at dan@musicforlife.org.uk.

• Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 at 17:00


• Interviews: 8th - 10th June 2026 at Mere Court Hotel Business Centre


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Music for Life is a multi award winning, not-for-profit music organisation dedicated to transforming young lives through high quality, inclusive music provision. Working in close partnership with primary and secondary schools, we deliver instrumental and vocal tuition, whole-class programmes, ensembles, concerts, workshops and progression pathways that inspire pupils of all abilities. Each week, the team of specialist self-employed tutors support thousands of children across a wide network of schools, ensuring that music remains accessible, aspirational and embedded within school life.

We pride ourselves on being a true partner to schools. Offering not just lessons, but wrap-around support including administration, safeguarding, tutor placement, performances, enrichment opportunities and innovative digital systems that make music education easier to manage and more impactful.

Following the retirement of a long-standing and highly valued colleague, we are now seeking a School Partnership Manager to join our team. This is a key relationship focused role, responsible for nurturing existing school partnerships and working collaboratively to tailor music provision that meets each school's needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the future of Music for Life, helping us grow sustainably while maintaining the warmth, quality and professionalism that schools trust and value.