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MUSIC MARK; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSIC MARK in Slough is seeking music teachers who can demonstrate high musicianship and instrument knowledge while inspiring learners of all ages. You will plan and deliver engaging beginner-friendly lessons and maintain timely communication with schools, parents and students.

Experience with beginners is valued. The role supports regular CPD and collaborative planning across venues in Slough, with travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high levels of musicianship and knowledge of your specialist instrument.
• Enthuse, engage and motivate learners of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Experience teaching beginners.
• Plan and deliver high-quality, enjoyable lessons with progress each term.
• Maintain high professional standards, including timesheets, registers and clear communication with schools, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, enjoyable music lessons that ensure student progress.
• Maintain professional standards, accurate timesheets and registers, and communicate clearly with schools, parents and students.

Skills

Musicianship

Instrument knowledge

Student engagement

Lesson planning

Administrative skills

Communication

Job description

All staff are subject to Slough Borough Council safer recruitment protocols, including pre-employment checks, an Enhanced DBS check and the taking up of all references.

• The ability to demonstrate high levels of musicianship and in-depth knowledge of your specialist instrument
• The ability and passion to enthuse, engage and motivate children and young people of all musical abilities and backgrounds
• Experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching from beginner level
• The ability to plan and deliver high-quality, enjoyable lessons that ensure every student's musical skills and knowledge progress each term
• The ability to maintain high professional standards at all times, including excellent timekeeping, accurate timesheet and register administration, and clear, timely communication with schools, parents, students and the music service

We are committed to recruiting and continuing to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and warmly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented in music education in Slough. For these posts, experience, commitment and a high level of demonstrated musicianship are more important than formal qualifications. Additional pedagogical training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidates. Slough is a vibrant, diverse and thriving borough with an exciting future for music education within the community. Our schools are highly supportive of the arts, offering our staff a rewarding, innovative and collaborative place to work. We actively support all teachers to self-promote and grow their timetables in line with their needs and aspirations. We organise regular CPD sessions to support career development. Applicants must be able and willing to travel between venues across Slough.