Overview
Rock and Pop Music Teacher – Edmonton
Department: Band Leaders
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Greater London
Compensation: £30,000 – £35,000 per year
Responsibilities
- Teach groups of primary-age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
- Teach instruments including drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals to provide first opportunities for students to learn.
- Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders with support from central teams.
- Support live performances at end-of-term concerts and act as a positive role model for children in primary schools.
- Help children develop self-belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
- Represent Rocksteady, building relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
- Be prepared for highly active days and travel between schools, loading and unloading equipment and setting up and packing away in locations.
Requirements
- Competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals.
- Willingness to learn how to teach band lessons and complete the training programme before timetable start.
- Resilience to manage a role with moments of challenge and achievement in the same day.
- Confident, authentic communication with children, teachers and parents.
- Commitment to safeguarding and the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
- UK/EU driving licence and own transport to travel between schools and transport equipment.
Benefits
- Full-time, salaried position with a 5-day workweek (Monday – Friday) during daytime hours.
- 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
- Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile.
- Annual staff bonus of £1,500 per year.
- Long service award: an additional 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years.
- Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on everyday purchases and free 24/7 GP service.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Staff events and opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation.
Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This role involves regular work with children and young people and meets the definition of regulated activity. You must disclose all unspent and spent cautions and convictions as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related orders. Enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check will be required if offered the position. Rocksteady is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and ensure fair treatment of staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, disability, or background. To learn more about Rocksteady, visit our website. View our Privacy Policy for details on how we manage personal data.
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