Visiting Music Teacher - Brass

MUSIC MARK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Music Mark is seeking a dedicated music educator to recruit and retain pupils, teach across schools and a music centre, and lead ensembles. You will travel between venues, deliver both small-group and one-to-one lessons, and contribute to holiday programmes and school performances.

The role requires substantial teaching experience in schools, ability to teach multiple instruments, and strong English communication. A driving licence and flexibility are essential for travel between venues.

Qualifications

• Substantial recent teaching experience relevant to the role.
• Experience of teaching within a school environment.
• High level performance experience across a variety of genres.
• Ability to play and teach multiple instruments across the family.
• Experience of conducting and leading ensembles.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with a good standard of written and spoken English.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and self-motivated team player with excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, ability to work flexibly.
• Driving licence and use of a vehicle.
• Commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion, and youth voice, Teaching qualification, e.g. QTS, CME.
• Safeguarding training

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and retaining pupils and delivering lessons across schools, a music centre, and on Saturdays.
• Lead or support youth ensembles through rehearsals, courses, and tours.
• Promote group lesson participation via whole-class programmes and demonstrations.
• Design and deliver high-quality, tailored lessons for each pupil.
• Foster an inclusive, safe learning environment and encourage self-expression through music.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback using recognised frameworks; award certificates.
• Maintain attendance, progress records, and other admin duties.
• Participate in professional development, mentoring, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and mandatory training requirements.
• Build strong relationships with schools and communicate with parents and carers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Team player

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/CME)

Experience teaching in schools

Safeguarding training

Tools

Microsoft 365

SpeedAdmin

Job description

Your main responsibilities will include recruiting and retaining pupils, supporting their musical development and progression, and delivering both small-group and one-to-one lessons. You will also lead whole-class \"first access\" programmes and direct ensembles. Teaching will take place across multiple schools during the day, as well as at a music centre after school and on Saturdays during term time. The role involves regular travel between schools and other teaching venues. There may also be opportunities to contribute to holiday programmes, courses, and school performances.,

• Plan and deliver engaging instrumental music lessons for individuals, small groups, and whole classes, ensuring pupils develop a strong technical foundation from the outset.
• Lead or support youth ensembles through weekly rehearsals (including evenings and Saturdays), residential courses, and tours, preparing appropriate repertoire as required.
• Promote and grow group lesson participation by recruiting pupils from whole-class programmes and delivering demonstrations in lessons, assemblies, and school events.
• Design and deliver high-quality, well-structured lessons tailored to each pupil's individual needs, interests, and aspirations.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environment by maintaining high standards of behaviour that encourages creativity, confidence, and self-expression through music.
• Motivate and support pupils to progress into school and music centre ensembles.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress regularly, providing constructive feedback. Support pupils' musical development through recognised frameworks (e.g. Records of Achievement) and celebrate progress by awarding certificates.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and achievement using internal systems (e.g. SpeedAdmin and Microsoft 365) and other administrative duties necessary to the role.
• Participate in professional development, mentoring, quality assurance processes, and attend staff meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and mandatory training requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Relevant music qualification

• Substantial recent teaching experience relevant to the role
• Experience of teaching within a school environment
• High level performance experience across a variety of genres
• Ability to play and teach multiple instruments across the family
• Experience of conducting and leading ensembles
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with a good standard of written and spoken English
• Enthusiastic, positive, and self-motivated team player with excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, Ability to work flexibility
• Driving licence and use of a vehicle
• Commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion, and youth voice, Teaching qualification, eg. QTS, CME
• Safeguarding training

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Experience of working in community and SEND settings
• Ability to accompany pupils on the piano
• Knowledge of A Common Approach
• £31,586 - £34,314 per year FTE inclusive of statutory holiday entitlement