Steel Pans Coach

Harris Academy Wimbledon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Greater London is seeking a Steel Pans Coach to inspire students in music performance. The role involves leading sessions for various ages and preparing for events. Candidates should have a strong background in music education and the ability to motivate learners. Competitive pay of £35 per hour and a supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or coaching steel pans, ideally with young people.
• Passionate about music education and able to inspire learners.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging steel pan sessions for students.
• Prepare ensembles for concerts and community events.
• Motivate students to enjoy music-making.

Skills

Teaching steel pans

Inspiring learners

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised music or teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Steel Pans Coach to join our vibrant secondary school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young people and develop their skills in steel pan performance. If you are a dynamic musician with a love for sharing your skills, we would love to hear from you.

We are an 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. We moved into our brand-new building two years after opening, which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities across the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and have strong community support, with waiting lists for entry into every year group.

Our academy aims to be an exceptional place to learn, with ambitious but happy and inclusive environments. We expect students to be academically successful and also to be well-rounded individuals with a strong social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is "make a difference" and our students and staff give their best to make a difference in their lives and others’ lives. Three words are crucial in guiding students: independence, integrity and resilience.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Lead engaging steel pan sessions for students across a range of ages and abilities.
• Prepare and rehearse ensembles for school concerts and community events.
• Motivate and support students to enjoy music-making and build confidence.
• Work flexibly with the school\'s music department to deliver high-quality provision.

Requirements

• Has experience teaching or coaching steel pans, ideally with young people.
• Is passionate about music education and able to inspire learners.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting the ethos of our school.
• Holds a recognised music or teaching qualification (or has equivalent professional experience).

What We Offer

• £35 per hour on a casual basis.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities to make a real impact on our students\' musical journey.

Qualifications & Experience

• Has proven experience teaching or performing steel pans, ideally with young people in an educational setting.
• Is passionate about music education and able to inspire learners.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting the ethos of our school.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. We may hold interviews as applications are received and reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. Applications submitted online via our careers website should be completed before the closing deadline. Please apply as soon as possible and check the job information on our careers site.

Rewards & Benefits

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes at every level. We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, a Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and additional benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.