Strings Tutor Fellow

Ark; Greater London, London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark is seeking a Strings Tutor Fellow to inspire and teach strings to pupils from Year 4 to Year 11. This role provides a valuable training ground for aspiring music teachers, focusing on developing teaching skills and fostering meaningful relationships with students.

Benefits

Weekly coaching

Year group planning time

Whole-school professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in paid or voluntary roles with young people.
• Background in tutoring string instruments.
• Genuine passion for student potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strings tuition for pupils from Year 4 to Year 11.
• Develop teaching skills and build relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience working with young people or adults

Tutoring string instruments

Leading ensemble work

Passion for pupil development

Motivation for excellence

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Strings Tutor Fellow to join our team, providing inspirational strings tuition for pupils across the academy from Year 4 to Year 11. This role is ideal for someone with a strings background aspiring to become a music teacher, offering a valuable training ground to develop teaching skills and build transformational relationships with pupils.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with young people or adults in paid or voluntary roles
• Experience tutoring string instruments and leading ensemble work
• A genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil
• Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence

To apply and for more information about the school and this role, please visit our vacancies page. The application deadline is Monday 16th June 2025. To discuss the role, contact Abi Saleh, the Principal’s PA, via email at [e-mail] or phone at 020 8161 6634. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the advert may close earlier depending on response. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

We invest in your growth through weekly coaching, year group planning time, and whole-school professional development, supporting you to excel in creating an optimal learning environment. Our professional development approach offers a positive journey of growth, with shared planning, training days, and access to resources within the Ark network. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark.

About Us

We are an all-through school, with pupils from nursery to sixth form across two sites. Our long-term approach aims to make a significant impact on pupils’ lives, starting from primary education where we foster a love of learning. We adopt a mastery approach in primary, emphasizing explicit teaching of skills and concepts, complemented by a rich, culturally diverse curriculum. Our specialist teaching model allows for expert instruction in PE, music, art, humanities, and science, ensuring thorough planning and delivery.

In 2019, we merged with Ark Paddington Green Academy to form one all-through school. Our facilities include outdoor spaces, a global food garden, woodland area, and shared resources with secondary, such as sports courts and science labs.

Visit kingsolomonacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can thrive. We value diverse perspectives, which strengthen our community. For more about Ark’s diversity commitments, please click here.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and disclose any relevant convictions. Disclosure does not necessarily disqualify applicants. For more, see our safer recruitment process.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and early submission is encouraged.