Rock and Pop Music Teacher (Temp) - Broxbourne

Rocksteady Music School; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus £1,500

11+ weeks holiday

Fuel contribution 50p per mile

Vehicle service cost assistance

Staff events and recognition

Progressive teaching methodologies

Private GP service

Opportunities to work with Rocksteady

Job summary

Rocksteady Music School is seeking a Rock and Pop Music Teacher (Temp) to join a regional band-leader team in Hertfordshire. You will teach in up to 10 schools weekly, covering drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals, with full training provided before timetable starts.

You will travel between sites, load gear, and help pupils perform in end-of-term concerts. The role offers a fixed-term contract up to 17 December 2027, with 11+ weeks of paid holiday, a £29,500 annual salary, and a benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency on at least two of: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard or vocals.
• Willingness to complete our training programme before timetable starts.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of primary-age children in rock and pop band format across multiple schools.
• Lead engaging music sessions and help children perform at end-of-term concerts.
• Represent Rocksteady and build relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Load, transport and set up equipment between venues; be prepared for travel between sites.

Skills

Instruments proficiency

Teaching children

Time management

Job description

Rock and Pop Music Teacher (Temp) - Broxbourne

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Hertfordshire

Compensation: £29,500 / year

Description

Salary: £29,500 per annum

Job Type: Fixed term contract up to 17th December 2027

Experience: No teaching experience required - full training, support and development provided.

Transport: UK/EU Driving Licence and own transport is an essential requirement for the role.

Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year

Location: You'll teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week. The approximate centre point of this region is where this role is advertised.

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary

As a band leader you will:

• Teach groups of primary-age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Give children their first opportunity to learn an instrument – you’ll be teaching drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, the biggest team of like-minded musicians in the UK, with the support of our central teams too.
• Be a rock and pop star role-model, empowering and supporting children in primary schools to deliver live performances at their end-of-term concerts.
• Help children develop their self-belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
• Represent Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Be prepared for highly active days and to spend time on the road driving between schools. You’ll need to load and unload your band equipment, set-up and pack away in each location.

As a band leader you’ll need:

• To be competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• The enthusiasm to learn how to teach band lessons and complete our extensive training programme before you start your timetable.
• The resilience to work in a role that provides some of your greatest moments and biggest challenges – often all in the same day!
• The confidence to be yourself at work, be proud of your uniqueness and communicate equally well with children, teachers and parents.
• The integrity to always promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• To be an organised, independent worker, with good time management and administration skills.
• A UK/EU driving licence and your own transport. This role requires you to use your own car to transport equipment and drive between schools.

We appreciate that previous experience does not always tell the full story, so if you like the sound of this role, don’t rule yourself out if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes.

Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position.
• Work Monday - Friday, daytimes only.
• 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
• Fuel contribution - 50p per business mile.
• We provide an annual contribution towards the cost of your vehicle service and MOT, helping you maintain a safe and roadworthy vehicle.
• Annual staff bonus - £1,500 per annum.
• Long service award: an additional 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years
• Full training in our progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on everyday purchases and free 24/7 GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Celebratory staff away-days, Christmas parties and social events.
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation, reaching children and young people in charities and support groups across the UK.

Every once in a while, you get the chance to be part of something really special. When you join Rocksteady, you know immediately that you’ve found it. Likeminded people are joining us all over the country and we’re reaching more and more children with our lessons every week. We keep growing because we’re driven by our passion for the life-changing nature of music. Ready to join us? This is your time to use your talents for good.

Your Passion. Their Future.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. You can find out more about our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders here.

If you are offered this position, Rocksteady will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check.

It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.

Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

To find out more about Rocksteady, check out our website www.rocksteadymusicschool.com

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