Job Title Music Tutor, Ukelele and Guitar
Location The Claremont Centre, Claremont Road, Sale, M33 7DZ
Salary range UQT 3 6 (£26,716 - £33,901 pro-rata)
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern Part Time/Term Time
Working hours Monday to Friday, 27.5 Hours per week
We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline 24th November 2024
Interview date 4th December 2024
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential. Our vision is working together to build the best future for all our communities and everyone in Trafford.
Trafford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture, we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We’re keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
Trafford Music Service provides musical opportunities for children from across the borough. We are committed to enabling children from all backgrounds to access high quality music provision through curriculum teaching, whole class or instrumental lessons and ensembles.
We currently teach in primary and secondary schools across the authority as well as providing an after-school music provision at our Music Centre based in Sale. We deliver small group and one to one teaching as well as whole class ensemble teaching ( wider opportunities / first access projects)
We look forward to supporting the successful candidate in their development and we are committed to providing a nurturing and enthusiastic working environment for our staff.
The service’s values are focused on serving our young people and they are enriching lives, inspiring a love of music for all by being supportive, inclusive, dedicated and creative. You can read more about our work on www.traffordmusicservice.co.uk
Trafford Music Service are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining diverse candidates, as it’s important that our team reflect the communities we serve at every level within the service.
We recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our Council, so we warmly encourage applications from under-represented groups and promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process. We are currently under-represented by people with a disability, members of the global majority, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
If you are disabled and your application meets the minimum criteria for the post, we will offer you a guaranteed interview.
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure quality music provision for pupils.
You will have excellent organisational and ICT skills and an ability to work efficiently to deadlines. Excellent communication, planning and delivery is essential to this role, and above all else we want to recruit someone with a love for teaching children and inspiring the next generation of children to be musical.
About the Role
This role is for a committed and inspiring ukulele and guitar tutor to deliver instrumental lessons during weekdays at Trafford Schools on a regular weekly basis. There will be a mix of one to one, small group and whole class ( wider opportunities) teaching.
The age of the students range from 5 up to 18 years old (school years 1 13), and will be from beginner up to Grade 8/Diploma level.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach both classical and rock/pop styles and will join a fabulous, dedicated, and inspirational team who will support you and your professional development. It is essential that standard music notation is a fundamental aspect taught in lessons, and tab notation can be taught to support stylistic approaches where appropriate.
Experience teaching Whole Class projects ( wider opportunities) on guitar, ukulele and other instruments is extremely desirable.
Pay and Working Hours
This post is casual on Teachers’ Pay and Conditions on the Unqualified Teacher pay scale 3-6.
The working days and times will be Monday to Friday during the school day.
The working hours for this post are term time only. Candidates should be sure they can commit to teaching during term time before applying. We are committed to providing continuity for our pupils and the highest level of instrumental tutoring. Tutors are employed on Teachers’ pay and conditions and therefore have the school holidays off and all tutors are expected to fully commit to all term dates.
How to apply:
Candidates must complete the online job application form on the Greater.Jobs website.
Candidates must include on their application:
- Examples of how you meet the attached role profile ‘About You’ criteria.
- What instrument/s you teach and to what level.
- Confirm your availability for work (which days and times).
Applications will be scored against how each candidate meets the ‘About You’ criteria on the role profile. Candidates will be notified by email if successful, and invited for a lesson observation.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
Contact Details
For more information about the team / role please email music.service@trafford.gov.uk
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com
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