Instrumental/Vocal Music Tutor - Orchestral Strings

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Instrumental/Vocal Music Tutor to inspire young musicians in Barnsley. This role offers the opportunity to teach orchestral strings to small groups in primary and secondary schools, fostering a love for music in the community. With a flexible working pattern and a supportive team, you will help shape the future of music education. Enjoy a permanent position with competitive pay and benefits, including a laptop and access to a pension scheme. Join a thriving environment where your contributions will truly make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Employee Discounts

Access to Teachers' Pension

Laptop Provided

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching orchestral instruments to children.
• Ability to direct a string orchestra effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach violin, viola, cello, and double bass to small groups.
• Direct a string orchestra at the music center.

Skills

Violin Teaching

Viola Teaching

Cello Teaching

Double Bass Teaching

Orchestral Direction

Education

Music Degree

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Instrumental/Vocal Music Tutor - Orchestral Strings

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Position reference: 50009549

Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Regeneration & Culture

Position reference: 50009549

Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Regeneration & Culture

Salary : £26,716 - £33,902 pro rata plus laptop

Working Arrangements : Delivered over two days, including a Friday

Hours per week : 10

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date : 23/05/2025 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [e-mail]

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Regeneration & Culture team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
  
  

About The Post

This role involves:

• Teaching Violin/Viola/’Cello and Double bass to small groups (3-4 children) and
  
  

individuals in primary and secondary schools throughout the borough

• Directing a String orchestra on a Friday late afternoon at our music centre
• Working two days per week (including a Friday)
  
  

Benefits Of Working For Barnsley Music Service

• Opportunity to work with a thriving team of music tutors, with brilliant young people and in excellent
  
  

schools

• Permanent, salaried position on Teachers’ terms and conditions (unqualified scale 3-6) with pay
  
  

during school holidays

• Term time working pattern with the benefit of school holidays
• Access to Teachers’ pension
• Laptop
  
  

Interviews will take place on 6th June 2025

The successful candidates will take up post during the week commencing 1st September 2025.

For further information, please contact Barnsley Music Service [phone] or email [e-mail]

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Instrumental Tutor Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

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We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

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