Arts Educator

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an upper strings specialist to provide high-quality music tuition in Dudley. This fixed-term part-time role (18 hours per week) allows flexibility for additional hours and includes benefits such as the Teacher's Pension Scheme. The ideal candidate will have advanced performance skills and a passion for music education. Responsibilities include one-to-one tuition, leading ensembles, and contributing to the Music School. An additional monthly payment is available for those holding QTS.

Benefits

Enrolment in Teacher's Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong musicianship with a desire to inspire students.
• Experience in one-to-one and small group tuition.
• Involvement in music-making and educational projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group tuition.
• Lead bands, choirs, and ensembles.
• Contribute to out-of-school evening Music School.

Skills

High level of performance skills

Communication of subject knowledge

Experience in music education

Advanced performance skills on specialist instrument

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

We are currently looking for an upper strings specialist to join our team. A fixed term contract for 18 hours per week is available with flexibility to work additional hours if appropriate. An additional monthly payment is available for those who hold QTS. All Dudley Performing Arts staff will be automatically enrolled into the Teacher's Pension Scheme.

The successful candidate will have a high level of performance skills and an excellent base of knowledge and understanding linked to bowed strings tuition. A general knowledge of music is expected to an advanced level, as is the ability to communicate subject knowledge effectively. Performance skills to post grade 8 are required on the specialist instrument. We expect candidates to be practicing musicians who are actively involved in music making. We are particularly interested to hear from musicians who have been involved in education projects or have undertaken teaching duties either on a voluntary or professional basis.

• One-to-one and small group tuition (beginner to undergraduate level)
• Whole-class instrumental teaching
• Work in special education settings
• Leading bands, choirs, and ensembles
• Contributing to our growing out-of-school evening Music School, based at our state-of-the-art facility at Cable Plaza

While we value experienced teachers, we are equally passionate about developing musicians who may be new to education. If you have strong musical skills and a desire to inspire young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Dudley Performing Arts (DPA) is proud to be a leading delivery partner within the Black Country Music Education Hub. We provide high-quality music tuition across schools, academies, colleges and other educational settings throughout the Dudley borough. Much of our work supports the National Plan for Music Education, and includes small group and individual tuition, whole-class teaching, early years music and a wide range of performance ensembles.

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