CYM
Job Summary
Job Description
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to take on the new role of Saturday Operations Lead at CYM. This hands-on position is key to ensuring the smooth and safe running of the centre each Saturday. You will lead the Saturday support team and coordinate operational and pastoral matters on the day, helping to ensure a positive and efficient experience for all students, staff and families.
About CYM
The Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a Centre for Advanced Training under the Department for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, CYM is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition in London. Our Saturday school and holiday courses offer a sustained and progressive route from the early stages of learning through to music college entrance. Children start on our Primary Years Programme (age 5 upwards) progressing to the Full Programme (aged 8 to 18)
Contract: Self-employed, from September 2025 to July 2026
Freelance rate: £216 per Saturday (to include handover)
Location: Morley College (London Waterloo) and other linked venues
Working Hours: Saturdays, 8.00am to 5.00pm, 10 Saturdays per term.
CYM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and thorough reference checks.
Job Requirements
The Saturday Operations Lead plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe running of CYM on Saturdays, with responsibility for both operational and pastoral coordination. They lead and support the wider support team – including operational staff, pastoral staff, accompanists and department assistants – to ensure the centre runs efficiently.
A hands-on and responsive role, requiring oversight of site setup, logistics, staff and student attendance, and on-the-day issue management. The Operations Lead ensures all rooms, resources and equipment are in place; monitors staff attendance, arranging cover or adjustments as needed and supporting deputy tutors; overseeing attendance and absence procedures. They are a key point of contact for staff, students and parents, ensuring the centre can deliver both its regular timetable and any special or one-off activities each week. They also hold on-the-day responsibility for overseeing emergency procedures, including fire safety and 1st aid.
Job Overview
- Job Title: CYM Saturday Operations Lead
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Music
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 15 Jul 2025
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Location:
London
Job: CYM Saturday Operations Lead
Job: CYM Saturday Operations Lead
Organisation: CYM
Postcode: SE1 7HT
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