Peripatetic Music Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Waltham Forest Music Service is recruiting casual peripatetic instrumental and vocal tutors to deliver class, group and individual tuition across schools and settings in the borough. The role is flexible and hours vary, with a focus on developing in class delivery when possible.

Applicants should have a recognised music qualification and ongoing professional development in music education, with fluent spoken English and a satisfactory DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in music, music education, performance or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development in music education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver class, group and individual instrumental or vocal tuition in schools and other settings
• Plan and deliver lessons that support musical progression and achievement
• Work with schools, colleagues, parents and external partners
• Keep accurate records, registers, reports and administrative documentation
• Manage timetables and lesson schedules
• Take part in the service's varied music programmes across the borough

Skills

Music education practice

Safeguarding

Curriculum delivery

Communication

Relationships with schools/parents

Timetabling

Education

Qualified in music or related discipline

Job description

Waltham Forest Music Service, part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is recruiting peripatetic instrumental and vocal tutors on a casual basis, with hours that vary. The work is individual, group and class tuition for children and young people in schools and other settings across the borough. Class teaching is not required, but a willingness to develop in it is, and the post suits a tutor who is flexible in delivery and wants to join varied music programmes. Satisfactory DBS and references are conditions, and fluent spoken English is required.

What the job involves

• Deliver class, group and individual instrumental or vocal tuition in schools and other settings
• Plan and deliver lessons that support musical progression and achievement
• Work with schools, colleagues, parents and external partners
• Keep accurate records, registers, reports and administrative documentation
• Manage timetables and lesson schedules
• Take part in the service's varied music programmes across the borough

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in music, music education, performance or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Evidence of continued professional development in music education

Experience

• Delivering high-quality instrumental or vocal tuition to individuals, groups, classes or ensembles in school or community settings
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that support musical progression and achievement
• Keeping accurate records, registers, reports and administrative documentation
• Demonstrable proficiency teaching one or more instrumental, vocal, Key Stage music or ensemble disciplines

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of music education practice and curriculum delivery in schools
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• Inspiring, motivating and engaging learners of different ages, abilities and backgrounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Building positive relationships with pupils, schools, parents, colleagues and external partners
• Organising timetables, lesson schedules and administrative work

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS check, employment references, CIFAS identity checks and declaration of interest

Other

• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in education settings
• Understanding of health and safety in schools and music environments
• Fluent spoken English for a public-facing role

Nice to have

• Class teaching experience

What's offered

• Flexible working arrangements considered where possible