Steel Pans Coach

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

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Steel Pans Coach to inspire students and develop their skills in music. The role involves leading engaging steel pan sessions, preparing ensembles for concerts, and motivating students. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching steel pans, excellent communication skills, and a passion for music education. This opportunity offers £35 per hour on a casual basis in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunity to impact students' musical journey

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or coaching steel pans, ideally with young people.
• Passionate about music education and inspiring learners.
• Reliable and committed to the school's ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging steel pan sessions for students.
• Prepare ensembles for concerts and events.
• Motivate students and build their confidence.
• Work with the music department to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Teaching steel pans

Communication

Organizational skills

Motivation

Education

Recognised music or teaching qualification

Job description

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. Two years after opening, we moved into a brand‑new building that is modern, bright and equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have a strong community support with waiting lists for every year group.

Responsibilities

• 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 music department to deliver high‑quality provision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience teaching or coaching steel pans, ideally with young people in an educational setting.
• Holds a recognised music or teaching qualification (or has equivalent professional experience).
• Passionate about music education and able to inspire learners.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to supporting the ethos of our school.

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.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications must be completed online via our careers website before the closing deadline. We may hold interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to make an offer before the listed closing date.

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 equally valued and respected.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.