Casual Peripatetic Music Tutor - Woodwind

The Ruth Gorse Academy; Pottery Field; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for an inspirational Peripatetic Music Tutor to provide high-quality music lessons in woodwind instruments. The role involves planning and delivering lessons that cater to students at all stages of musical development. Candidates must have a recognised music teaching qualification and effective communication skills. The position offers benefits including pension membership and professional development support.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher pension scheme

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• A recognised music teaching qualification is essential.
• Qualified Teaching Status is required.
• Experience in teaching woodwind instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music lessons to students.
• Plan and teach stimulating and challenging lessons.
• Support students from beginner to advanced levels.

Skills

Effective communication with children

Teaching a specific instrument

Music pedagogy

Education

Recognised music teaching qualification

Qualified Teaching Status

Music diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational Peripatetic Music Tutor (woodwind) to join our academy. The successful candidate will work with a number of students delivering high‑quality music lessons and interventions. You will be expected to plan and teach stimulating and challenging lessons, aiming to bring out the best in pupils at any stage of their musical development, from beginner level to the most advanced pupils.

Qualifications & Experience

Potential applicants should have:

• A recognised music teaching qualification.
• Qualified Teaching Status.
• A music diploma or other evidence of achievement within your field.
• The ability to communicate effectively with children from a range of backgrounds.
• Experience of teaching a specific instrument and/or vocal skills to individuals or groups.

Benefits

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to Work scheme.

About Us

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. In October 2023, the exceptional nature of our work was again recognised by Ofsted and reflected in our GCSE results. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed year on year, delivering high‑quality education for every student.

How to Apply

If you are excited about this role, please download the Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form from our website at https://www.tgat.org.uk/jobs, or contact us by email at [e-mail] or by telephone on 0113 253 1600. We do not accept hard copy CVs. Applications should be submitted electronically. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live; if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now.