Hourly Paid Woodwind Instrumental Music Teacher

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Corporation is seeking an instrumental/vocal music teacher to work within a supportive, dynamic team. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality lessons in whole class learning and individual tuition, as well as direct ensembles at various music centres.

Responsibilities include teaching in groups, participating in performances, and providing constructive feedback to pupils while maintaining accurate records. Candidates must have an enhanced disclosure check and a valid driving licence to apply.

Qualifications

• Enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service required.
• Current driving licence with access to own transport.

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.

Job description

About the Role

Working within a thriving team of instrumental/vocal music teachers, the successful applicant will teach at a high standard in whole‑class instrumental learning, individual and small‑group instrumental lessons, and direct ensembles within school settings and at our music centres across the Bradford district.

Responsibilities

1. Teach pupils both in groups and individually.
2. Tutor and direct choirs or ensembles in schools and at music centres.
3. Participate in the provision of concerts and performances.
4. Actively motivate pupils.
5. Seek out and apply innovations in instrumental and/or vocal teaching.
6. Work as part of a team of professional teachers.
7. Monitor and assess pupils, provide constructive feedback, and maintain clear, accurate and up‑to‑date records of pupils.
8. Deliver whole‑class instrumental and continuation schemes.
9. Work within the safeguarding framework as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
10. Undertake multi‑agency working and electronic information sharing to support integrated working and ensure effective use of digital technology.
11. Work independently and as part of a team of specialist instrumental/vocal teachers.
12. Provide advice and support to teachers, parents, carers and schools.
13. Participate in team and service meetings.
14. Share good practice and training.
15. Determine when to enter pupils for examinations, Music Medals, ABRSM, or alternative examination boards.

Requirements

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

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. 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, offering the opportunity to learn more about diverse communities and to provide added benefits and resources. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, the Council’s internal equalities vision for staff, aiming to build a truly inclusive workforce where everyone can be their true selves at work.