Strings Tutor Fellow

ARK SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK SCHOOLS is seeking a Strings Tutor Fellow to inspire and provide strings tuition for students from Year 4 to Year 11. This role is ideal for those aspiring to become music teachers, offering training and development opportunities within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Weekly coaching

Professional development opportunities

Access to resources within the Ark network

Qualifications

• Experience in paid or voluntary roles with young people.
• Background in tutoring string instruments.
• Motivated to improve educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring strings tuition for pupils from Year 4 to Year 11.
• Build transformational relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Tutoring string instruments

Leading ensemble work

Genuine passion for education

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Strings Tutor Fellow to join our team, providing inspiring strings tuition for pupils across the academy from Year 4 to Year 11. This role is ideal for someone with a strings background aspiring to become a music teacher, serving as a training ground and springboard for teaching skills and building transformational relationships with pupils.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with young people or adults in paid or voluntary roles
• Experience tutoring string instruments and leading ensemble work
• Genuine passion and belief in every pupil's potential
• Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence

To apply or learn more about the school and this role, please visit https://kingsolomonacademy.org/jobs/vacancies. The application deadline is Monday 16th June 2025. For inquiries, contact Abi Saleh, the Principal’s PA, at [e-mail] or call 020 8161 6634. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early application is encouraged.

Benefits

We invest in your growth through weekly coaching, year group planning time, and professional development. Our approach includes training days and access to resources within the Ark network, supporting your success as an educator. Find out more about working for Ark here.

About Us

We are an all-through school, with pupils from nursery to sixth form across two nearby sites. Our long-term approach aims to make a significant impact on pupils’ lives, starting from primary education with a mastery approach and a rich curriculum. Our facilities include specialist teaching in various subjects and outdoor spaces for Forest School and other activities. We merged with Ark Paddington Green Academy in 2019 to form a unified all-through school. Visit kingsolomonacademy.org/about to learn more.

Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. For more on Ark’s diversity commitments, please click here.

Safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees must undergo an enhanced DBS check and disclose any criminal history as required. For more on our recruitment process, click here.

Note: We review applications continuously and this role may close early depending on response. Early applications are encouraged.