Instrumental Teacher: Guitar & Ukulele & Keyboard

Overview

Sing Education are looking for a reliable, confident and inspirational small group and one-to-one teacher able to teach:

Guitar and ukulele and keyboard

Candidates will be around Grade 6 level minimum with a degree in music or a related field (i.e. musical theatre/music education) to join our team of specialist music teachers.

Teaching days: 1 day per week (Thursday or Friday) – West London

Instruments: Guitar & Ukulele & Keyboard

Rate of Pay: Freelance basis - £23-£27 per hour, on a 5 point pay scale (progressive, moving up after each 12 months of service, following successful managerial performance review).

What we do

Sing Education source and train music teachers, develop teaching resources and provide management and consultancy services to schools in London, Yorkshire and Kent. We enable children to encounter the transformative power of music in their lives, by experiencing the joy of singing and making music collectively at school.

Details:

• Weekly teaching, during school hours - 9am-3pm term time
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
• Teaching 1-day per week (with a view to increase if desired)
• Teaching locations: primary school in West London (other areas across London a future possibility if desired)
• Must have (or be willing to apply for through us) an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Communicate professionally and clearly to represent Sing Education within a school setting

*Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• University graduate with a good degree in music or a related field

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development
• QTS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability to lead small group (up to 5 people) and one-to-one lessons
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Basic keyboard skills if not first instrument
• A degree of ICT literacy and ability to use online systems such as G Suite and other communication platforms

Relevant Experience

Essential

• Classroom or one-to-one teaching experience
• Experience of working with children or young people in a teaching or leadership capacity.

Desirable

Experience of working with children with SEND

Personal Qualities

• Ability to lead and inspire a passion for music in pupils
• A firm approach to discipline, and good management skills
• The ability to work well as part of both Sing Education and in-school teams
• The ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate
• A sense of humour
• An ability to generate enthusiasm for music in the wider life of the school
• A high level of personal organisation and good communication skills
• A commitment to personal and company wider development

Sing Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Sing Education Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

Part-time hours. Can currently offer one day's teaching a week, (school day) with the possibility of more hours going forward if desired.

Expected Start Date: May 2023

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £23.00-£27.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 5-6 per week

Salary: £23.00-£27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2023
Reference ID: IND-INS-LON-002
Expected start date: 03/05/2023