Hourly Paid Piano/Keyboard Instrumental Music Teacher

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Corporation is seeking a dedicated music teacher to join the Bradford Music & Arts Service. This position will involve teaching pupils both individually and in groups, as well as leading choirs and ensembles. The teacher will also participate in concerts and performances, ensuring an engaging musical education for children and young people.

A background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required, along with a current driving licence for transport. The position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
• A current driving licence with access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils both in groups and individually.
• Tutor and direct choirs or ensembles.
• Participate in the provision of concerts and performances.
• Motivate pupils and seek out innovations in teaching.

Job description

Bradford Music & Arts Service is a highly successful service and the lead organisation for the West Yorkshire Music Hub. It provides wide ranging music opportunities for children and young people who live or go to school in the Bradford MDC area.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach pupils both in groups and individually.
• Tutor and direct choirs or ensembles in schools and at music centres.
• Participate in the provision of concerts and performances.
• To actively motivate pupils.
• To seek out and apply innovations in instrumental and or vocal teaching.
• To work as part of a team of professional teachers.
• To monitor and assess pupils and provide constructive feedback and maintain clear, accurate and up to date records of pupils.
• Able to deliver whole class instrumental and continuation schemes.
• To work within the safeguarding framework as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• To undertake multi agency working and electronic information sharing to support integrated working ensuring usage of digital technology effectively.
• To work independently and as part of a team of specialist instrumental/vocal teachers.
• To provide advice and support to teachers, parents, carers and schools.
• To participate in team and service meetings.
• To share good practice and training.
• To determine when to enter pupils for examinations, Music Medals, ABRSM, or alternative examination board.

Qualifications and Requirements

An enhanced disclosure checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and a current driving licence with access to own transport is required for all posts.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.