ArtForms Musician Tutors (Woodwind and Strings) x2
Job title: Musician Tutors (Orchestral Strings and Woodwind teams)
Hours: 20
Contract: Permanent
Locations: Peripatetic (working across Leeds schools and academies)
As a musical instrument Tutor for ArtForms you’ll thrive on seeing your pupils progress and evolve through their musical engagement with their school and beyond.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a musical instrument Tutor you’ll bring to the role:
* A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family
* A broad knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends
* Understanding of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family
* Enthusiasm to motivate learners of all abilities
* A commitment to developing your pupils including introducing them to wider playing opportunities such as the City of Leeds Youth Music groups
About the role
As a musical instrument Tutor you’ll use your own skills and experience to inspire and develop your pupils, helping them to progress with their own chosen instrument as well as developing their wider musical understanding. You will also make them aware of and encourage engagement with wider playing opportunities such as school-based ensembles or, where appropriate, City of Leeds Youth Music groups.
The role is integral to our offer to Leeds schools and academies; ArtForms has a relationship with the majority of educational settings in Leeds and our teaching team are the foundation of all we do for those sites.
This role includes teaching instrumental lessons in both a small group and whole class setting. There is also the opportunity to conduct some of our youth ensembles during the evening. Experience in both whole class and ensemble leading is desirable.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
* flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Megan Hart. Call 0113 37 82850 or email megan.hart@leeds.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
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Job Description
Job purpose: Delivery of effective instrumental or vocal learning for small groups, whole classes (as appropriate), and individuals in a variety of contexts in and beyond the school day, (primary and secondary schools, SILCS, other learning environments) throughout the city, in line with ArtForms' shared and agreed practices.
Responsibilities:
* Using tuition and learning methods which keep pupils engaged
* Supporting schools in their delivery of the National Curriculum in Music, including the preparation of pupils for performances for GCSE,
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