Visiting Music Teachers - Brass

Music Mark; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Music Mark is seeking a dedicated music teacher to work across multiple schools, delivering instrumental lessons to individuals, small groups and whole classes. You will lead or support youth ensembles, including rehearsals, residential courses and tours, and help recruit pupils from whole-class programmes through demonstrations in lessons and events.

The role involves travel between schools and teaching venues, with after-school sessions at a music centre, and occasional Saturdays during term

Qualifications

• Substantial recent teaching experience
• Experience of teaching within a school environment
• High level performance experience across a variety of genres
• Ability to play and teach multiple instruments
• Experience of conducting and leading ensembles
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong organisation and prioritisation
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion
• Safeguarding training

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instrumental music lessons for individuals, small groups and whole classes
• Lead or support youth ensembles through rehearsals, residential courses and tours
• Recruit pupils from whole-class programmes and deliver demonstrations
• Design high-quality lessons tailored to pupils’ needs
• Provide feedback and track progress using appropriate frameworks
• Maintain attendance and progress records and handle admin tasks
• Participate in professional development and meetings
• Ensure compliance with policies and training requirements
• Build strong relationships with schools and communicate with parents and carers

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Team player

Organisational skills

Microsoft 365

Driving licence

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/CME)

Tools

SpeedAdmin

Microsoft 365

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