Music
SIPS Music – 50+ years inspiring young musicians in Sandwell, part-funded by Arts Council England and a lead partner of the Black Country Music Hub.
Music
SIPS Music – 50+ years inspiring young musicians in Sandwell, part-funded by Arts Council England and a lead partner of the Black Country Music Hub.
Music
SIPS Music – 50+ years inspiring young musicians in Sandwell, part-funded by Arts Council England and a lead partner of the Black Country Music Hub.
We are the region’s only not-for-profit schools’ owned co-operative. Because we’re 100% owned by our members, we have no shareholders or owners to take a profit from vital education budgets.
From essential professional services such as end-to-end HR and payroll, schools finance, governance, safety services, IT network infrastructure and support for the major MIS providers, we also teach music as members of the Black Country Music Hub, and support ECTs and young students with their career aspirations. We also feed thousands of hungry tummies every day through our LACA accredited catering team! Trusted by, and accountable to over 375 schools and Trusts across the West Midlands, we’re operationally lean, responsive to schools’ needs, and take huge pride in providing an amazing service: we’re part of a school’s essential infrastructure.
At SIPS Education, we’re committed to supporting our people just as much as the schools and communities we serve. We offer a range of valuable benefits, continuous learning and development opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing — because when our team thrives, so do the children we support.
Benefits of being part of the SIPS team
- Tuition for small instrumental groups
- Free access to quality musical instruments for pupils
- Whole class music tuition (classroom instrumental lesson)
- National Curriculum music and CPD
- 22 out of hours music groups
- After school clubs
- School ensembles
We value all of our employees hard work and commitment and as an employee of SIPS you will open to a range of benefits, here’s what we can offer:
- Salary Sacrifice
Salary Sacrifice schemes are offered for AVC Pension. - Employee Assistance
Free confidential advice including counselling for employees. - Flexi Time
Allowing employees to achieve a work life balance. This is job specific and will depend upon the role. - Annual Leave Entitlement
Generous amount of annual leave which increases after 5 years service. - Pension Scheme
You will be admitted to the West Midlands Pension Scheme or Teachers Pensions Scheme (whichever is relevant) and contributions depend on how much you are paid.
Learning and Development
- All children and young people receive a high-quality music education in the early years and in schools.
- All music educators work in partnership with children and young people’s needs and have their interests at heart.
- All children and young people with musical interests and talents have the opportunity to progress, including professionally.
SIPS provide a range of learning and development opportunities, so that you are skilled and motivated to deliver an excellent service.
We value all our employees and offer the following:
- Training (formal and In house)
- Appraisals
- Virtual learning
- Coaching and mentoring
- All new employees will go through an extensive Induction process into the company.
Wellbeing
- Timetabled curriculum music of at least 1 hour each week of the school year for key stages 1-3
- Access to lessons across a range of instruments and voice
- A school choir and/or vocal ensemble
- A school ensemble/band group
- Space for rehearsal and individual practice
- A termly school performance
SIPS Education is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all colleagues across the business.
Our focus on colleague wellbeing is underpinned by regular initiatives, training and access to support via both our Occupational Health provider and RISE, our colleague wellbeing service. In addition, we have trained Mental Health First Aiders to support colleagues when they need it most. We are an organisation that creates opportunities for people, and for colleagues, whilst being friendly, inclusive and supportive.
Work with us
Become part of our passionate and driven team, where your skills and commitment can help shape brighter futures.
Proud to be inclusive
