Woodwind, Strings and Brass Teachers: 1-1, Small Group and Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT)

Lancashire Music Service is seeking instrumental teachers in all disciplines, but especially Strings and Woodwind. Lancashire Music Service has been established for over 60 years and is the current lead partner for Lancashire Music Hub, we deliver tuition to thousands of pupils per week in a variety of settings.

We have high demand for lessons across the county. These could be in 1-1, group or whole class settings. We aim to inspire pupils of all ages to develop a love of music making. These lessons could be a continuation from WCIT, directing a small ensemble in an evening Music Centre and can also be an avenue into playing with one of our County Ensembles or music centre groups.

Key information:

• This is a self-employed role
• We offer a variety of lessons, including 1-1, group and whole class sessions
• Lessons can be between 20 minutes and an hour (small group lessons will be a maximum of 4 pupils in half an hour)
• They may take place in a school during the day, at one of our Music Centres in the evening or when attached to a County Ensemble at the weekend
• The are 34 lessons delivered over the course of an academic year
• Teachers are paid between £25.20 for 1-1 and small group lessons and £28 per hour for WCIT or Large Group lessons
• You may teach at several schools in one day

Your day to day work will involve:

• Lesson delivery
• Planning and preparation of materials
• Travelling between schools
• Providing ongoing assessment for pupils using our online system
• Developing good relationships with your schools and other stakeholders

Required qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status is not required
• Teaching experience is essential
• The ability to teach more than one instrument or instrumental family is desirable
• An enthusiastic and energetic approach
• Good organisational skills
• Computer literacy, including using music technology
• An open mind to learning new techniques and approaches

DBS

In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service. We will arrange this for you if necessary.

Other Information

You will have an onboarding session to familiarise you with working with Lancashire Music Service, should you be successful. You will also be given an iPad on long term loan, any resources that you might need (including instruments and music technology equipment if required), access to Charanga Professional to use as a resource, and ongoing support.

How to Apply

To submit an application, please send a CV and covering letter that shows your suitability for the role based on the person specification to lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk.

Interviews will be on 22nd or 23rd June in Preston. The onboarding day will be on 13th July, also in Preston.

If you have any questions about the role, please email the Training and Quality Manager Rick Kershaw at rick.kershaw@lancashire.gov.uk.

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About the Provider

Lancashire Music Service

Lancashire Music Service is part of Lancashire County Council's services and has been providing support, advice and musical opportunities for children and young people across Lancashire for over 50 years. Our approach to teaching is broad and inclusive and we aim to inspire a lifelong love of music.