Arts Educator String Specialist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Arts Educator specializing in upper strings to provide music tutoring across Dudley borough. The role is a fixed-term contract for 18 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours. Ideal candidates will possess high performance skills, a strong music background, and effective communication abilities. This position involves engaging with students from beginner to undergraduate levels, and contributing to various musical ensembles and settings, fostering musical development in young learners.

Benefits

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• High level of performance skills required.
• General knowledge of music at an advanced level.
• Practising musicians expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group tuition.
• Conduct whole-class instrumental teaching.
• Lead bands, choirs, and ensembles.

Skills

Performance skills on bowed strings

Ability to communicate subject knowledge

Involvement in music making

Experience in education projects

Job description

Job Overview

Arts Educator (Upper Strings)
Hours: 18 hrs per week (negotiable)
Salary: DPA Level 1 - 6 (£23,368 - £34,100 pro rata)
Location: Various education settings within the Dudley Borough

About Dudley Performing Arts

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.

Role Details

We are currently looking for an upper string 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 DPA staff are automatically enrolled in 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 at 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 practising musicians who are actively involved in music making. We are particularly interested in musicians who have been involved in education projects or have undertaken teaching duties either on a voluntary or professional basis.

Teaching Opportunities

• 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.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro‑rata) or Onsite full time

How to Apply

We are looking for a candidate to start as soon as possible. If you would like any further details or a visit to Cable Plaza please contact [e-mail]. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. This vacancy does not offer sponsorship for candidates without the right to work in the UK.

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