Music Centre Instructor

Applefields School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate Music Centre invites applications for two music tutors to teach on Saturday mornings (9:00 to 12:30) and to lead some of our ensembles. The post combines teaching individual lessons and small groups with conducting ensembles across our Beginners woodwind/brass, Concert Band, and a Mixed Ensemble.

Candidates from varied musical backgrounds are welcome; experience conducting is desirable. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting and leading ensembles is desirable.
• Ability to teach individual lessons and small groups.
• Interest in working with varied musical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach two ensembles and conduct sessions as timetabled.
• Deliver individual lessons and small-group teaching on Saturdays.
• Lead rehearsals and performances across annual concert programme.

Job description

Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type:Fixed term until August 2028

Hours: Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm (3.5 hours)
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Harrogate Music Centre is looking for 2 inspiring and passionate music tutors to teach on Saturday mornings (from 9am to 12:30pm), and to lead some of our ensembles.

The Service

We are a thriving music centre, with a longstanding tradition of producing excellent ensembles, for all ages and level of ability. We have now 4 ensembles that need a new director starting in September:

• Beginners woodwind & brass band
• Concert band
• Mixed ensemble (adults, including instruments across all families)

The role

The post is a mixture of teaching individual lessons and small groups, as well as conducting some of our ensembles, of which You will teach two of the ensembles, according to prior experience and timetabling needs.

We will welcome candidates from varied musical backgrounds, from classical to popular music, marching bands, jazz, etc. Experience conducting and leading ensembles isdesirable, but not essential. Training and guidance will be provided as needed, to support the right candidate during their first year in the role, should they need to develop their ensemble conductor skills.

The music centre meets for 30 Saturdays per year (approximately 10 each term) and performs a range of concerts across the whole year, from Christmas, Easter and Summer showcases.

Interview Date: Saturday 12th September – 9.30am
Venue for Interview:St Aidan's C of E High School (Harrogate)

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
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