Classroom Instrumental Music Teachers

Pay: The hourly salary for this role is £36.98 inclusive of 15.5% holiday pay. This equates to an annual salary of £13,312.80 per annum for working 12 hours per week term time only (360 hours per year).

We currently have vacancies for 4 permanent, salaried peripatetic Classroom Instrumental Music Teachers, working mostly in KS2, but with the potential to extend into KS1 and KS3 for candidates with these skills. Whole class teaching usually delivered over 30 weeks whereas group and individual teaching takes place over 33 weeks. The teacher will need to be available for 33 weeks across the academic year.

Positions are available at the following locations:

• North: Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath
• West: Guildford and Woking
• South: Waverley and Mole Valley
• East: Epsom & Ewell; Reigate and Banstead

As a Classroom Instrumental Music Teacher, you will teach a range of progressive music skills to whole classes, enabling a young person to learn in an enjoyable way, to play an instrument, to sing, rap or use music technology, across a range of musical genres and traditions. You will plan teaching activities using the curriculum guidelines, set group objectives and teach during the school day.

Any additional small group teaching undertaken may be during/after the school day and/or at the weekend at various schools and music centres in Surrey.

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience
• Passionate about the importance of music with a genuine desire to help all students express themselves musically
• Ability to teach a range of students, adapting teaching style and genre of music to deliver engaging lessons that offer challenge and independence appropriate to age and ability.
• Practical knowledge and experience of teaching whole class instrumental lessons
• ICT literate: ability to use email and web-based platforms
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to ensuring the welfare of students
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• A flexible approach to working due to changes in teaching schedules