Job Title
ArtForms Musician Tutors for Strings x 2, Piano/Vocal and Guitar (weekday and Saturday morning Music Centre hours)
Salary
PO1 £38,220 – £40,777 (pro rata)
Hours
10 – 20 hrs depending on the position
Contract
Permanent (term time only)
Locations
Peripatetic (working across Leeds schools and academies and Saturday morning music centre)
About the Role
As a Musician Tutor for ArtForms, you will play a vital role in supporting the musical progress and aspirations of children and young people across Leeds. You will work predominantly during the school week in primary and secondary schools and also contribute to our Saturday morning Music Centre provision in one of our music centres, supporting ensemble work and progression pathways beyond the school day during term time.
For the Strings posts applicants should be able to teach all orchestral stringed instruments – Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Job Purpose
Delivery of effective instrumental or vocal learning for small groups, whole classes, and individuals in a variety of contexts in and beyond the school day (primary and secondary schools, SILCS, other learning environments) throughout the city, in line with ArtForms’ shared and agreed practices.
Responsibilities
- Using tuition and learning methods that keep pupils engaged
- Supporting schools in their delivery of the National Curriculum in Music, including preparation of pupils for performances for GCSE, “A” level and other external examinations
- Delivering the agreed number of hours of musical instructing in each scheduled learning context, either during the school day or after school hours
- Taking part in and (where appropriate) leading curriculum enrichment and performances in schools as required
- Assisting with a reasonable number of concerts or performances involving learners outside normal school hours
- Maintaining contact with the management of schools in which they instruct and working in close consultation with school staff on matters concerning the selection of pupils, pupil numbers and grouping, progress and attendance
- Assessing the needs of pupils and using detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
- Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Keeping records of pupils’ attendance and progression, and providing written reports
- Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
- Organising and managing appropriate learning environments and resources
- Keeping schools, pupils and parents informed of other opportunities provided by ArtForms and its partners
- Helping schools with the day‑to‑day small‑scale maintenance of instruments
- Ensuring that all equipment used and all premises in which activities take place receive due care and respect
- Playing in ArtForms’ staff ensembles as required
- Being involved in coaching ensembles organised centrally, residential courses and other one‑off events in order to assist the progress and development of pupils (such involvement would be negotiated individually)
- Actively promoting inclusion and equality for all
- Participating in staff and departmental meetings, proportionate to contracted hours
- Maintaining personal and professional development through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other appropriate training activities to meet the developing demands of the post
- Undertaking any other activities, training and/or hours of work that may be reasonably required and are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post
- Participating in and providing training and development activities as necessary to ensure up‑to‑date knowledge and skills
- Complying with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
- Actively promoting and supporting Leeds City Council’s Policies on Equal Opportunities and working in an anti‑oppressive manner
Qualifications
It is essential that the postholder has the following – Qualification to Grade 8 on at least one instrument (voice), or equivalent standard. A Graduate, professional qualification or equivalent or Qualified teacher status would also be welcome.
Essential Requirements
- A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family
- Ability to teach all levels from beginners upwards
- Ability to motivate learners of all abilities
- Ability and experience of teaching groups and individuals
- Ability to adapt easily to a variety of working practices and teaching environments
- Knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family
- Broader knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends
Desirable Requirements
- Ability to promote music education and to advocate for quality music teaching in music centres
- Understanding and knowledge of different pedagogical approaches to music teaching (e.g. Kodaly, Orff, Musical Futures, Voices Foundation)
- Experience of teaching a wide age range of learners
- Experience of creating and arranging learning materials appropriate for use in lessons
- Experience of promoting and delivering music in educational settings
- Some experience of teaching in schools
What We Offer You
- A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care‑experienced people.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is based in the UK. Candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or by securing any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your eligibility for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying.
Disclosures
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates.
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