Self-Employed Vocal Coach (Peripatetic Music Teacher)

Trinity CofE High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity CofE High School seeks a self-employed vocal coach to deliver one-to-one vocal sessions for students aged 11–18, across Key Stages 3–5, in 20 or 30 minute slots. You will tailor technique and performance sessions and align schedules with the school timetable.

You will maintain progress records, support performances, and adhere to safeguarding policies. The contract is IR35, with payroll processed deductions, and payments direct from Trinity.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocal or music teaching qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience working with school-aged pupils (11-16).
• Experience planning and delivering individual and/or group vocal coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one vocal coaching to students across Key Stages 3–5 (11–18) in 20 or 30 minute lessons.
• Plan and deliver progressive vocal technique and performance sessions.
• Coordinate lesson schedules with school staff and timetable.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Support school performances and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Vocal teaching

Student coaching

Education

Vocal/music teaching qualification

Job description

Self-Employed Vocal Coach (Peripatetic Music Teacher)

Scope of Services

The successful vocal coach will be required to:

• Provide one-to-one vocal coaching to students across all 3 Key Stages, with pupils from aged 11 to 18 in either 20 or 30 mins individual lessons. These students will be working towards GCSE, ABRSM or other vocal exams.
• Plan and deliver progressive vocal technique and performance sessions tailored to individual student needs and abilities
• Liaise with school staff (particularly the Head of Music) to coordinate lesson schedules around the school timetable
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress
• Support students in preparation for school performances where appropriate
• Adhere to all school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Please note: This is a self-employed contract, paid under IR35 legislation via our payroll provider where tax and National Insurance contributions will be deducted at source. You cannot subcontract or send a substitute to deliver sessions. School administers the sign-ups and collects payments, so that payment will be made directly from Trinity and not collected by the staff member from parents.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must provide evidence of the following:

1. Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant vocal or music teaching qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience working with school-aged pupils (11-16 years)
• Experience planning and delivering individual and/or group vocal coaching

2. Safeguarding

• Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information (current or willingness to obtain before starting)
• Safeguarding training (current certification or willingness to complete before starting)
• Two professional references (at least one from a school or educational setting if available)

3. Self-Employment Status

• Confirmation that you are registered as self-employed with HMRC
• Your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number
• Confirmation that you work for multiple clients/schools

Selection Criteria

Letters of interest will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant qualifications and experience
• Quality of references

• Availability and suitability for our timetable (tentatively 12:30 - 14:30 on Tuesday). It will be approximately 2 hours (subject to pupil sign-ups), and that the initial number of weeks of delivery this year will be 27 weeks, but with room to grow to up to 36 weeks a year in future years.

• Evidence of safeguarding compliance
• Professional presentation and completeness of information provided

Additional Information

We are committed to providing excellent music education and supporting our students' creative development.

Facilities

You will have access to well-equipped school rehearsal spaces for your sessions.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list information.