Job Information
The role involves:
· Teaching children and young adults in individual, small-group and large-group settings from beginner level to Grade 8+ standard.
· Organising group and individual tuition in schools and develop ensemble opportunities including planning, preparation and delivery.
· Collecting and updating pupil data records as specified by Music Partnership North for Arts Council England and assisting with all administrative tasks relating to the collection of student information through maintaining accurate, confidential and efficient filing and record systems.
· Undertaking regular assessment of pupil progress and provide feedback to pupils, schools, families, both verbally and through Music Partnership North annual reporting systems.
· Minimum Grade 8 or equivalent professional performance standard
· Knowledge of musical development and progression, teaching repertoire, methods and strategies relevant to instruments taught
· QTS, degree or diploma status and knowledge of additional instruments (bass, ukulele etc.) are desirable.
· In order to meet the travel requirements of the post a UK driving license is required.
Experience of teaching children and young adults from age 5-18 in small group and large group settings is essential and experience of teaching in out of school settings would be beneficial.
The successful candidate will have commitment and enthusiasm in maintaining high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children. With excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, you will not be afraid to think innovatively and creatively to provide quality musical opportunities for all.
Due to the travel requirements of the post you will ideally have access to a car for which you will receive a mileage allowance.
Essential experience includes:
· Experience of working with young people through music
· Experience of performance
· Experience of teaching mixed ability groups and differentiating planning, presentation and delivery in accordance with this
· Experience of planning schemes of work to maximise progression and achievement in students
· Experience of using ongoing assessment strategies to inform future planning and delivery
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Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-Automatic enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
· Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930 Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
