Suffolk County Council – Northgate Arts Centre, Ipswich IP4 3DF - Hybrid £30.35 per hour Casual basis No contracted hours (ad hoc basis, as required) At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. That's why we're looking for passionate Associate Music Teachers to join our team. Here, you'll find more than just a job – you'll discover opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and reimagine what's possible. Are you ready to grow with us and shape the future of Suffolk? Your role and responsibilities Associate Music Tutors are crucial roles within the County Music Service’s support for music-making in schools and the community and can function in a number of ways. You will have the opportunity to: provide fun, exciting and inspirational music teaching, both face-to-face and occasionally online, to students across Suffolk cover contracted-staff absence (either long or short term) deliver new teaching, as it is required i.e. when schools buy additional teaching time from us, but all contracted staff are already timetabled elsewhere deliver workshops, kick-starter or other short-term projects act with the interests of the young musicians of Suffolk at heart support our ‘County Music Groups’ programme (our county-wide ensemble rehearsal programme i.e. Suffolk Youth Orchestra/Wind Orchestra/Jazz Orchestra/Young String Orchestra) form new ensembles within schools or our regional music centres (dependent on your musical specialisms) present yourself professionally at all times and treat everyone you engage with, with respect respect and follow the processes and protocols of Suffolk County Music Service and, by association, Suffolk County Council. Why join the County Music Service team? You will: join a vibrant, welcoming and highly experienced staff team to expand your network and draw on their skills have access to all SCMS training (5 full days per year in addition to all other training sessions offered incl. safeguarding; child protection; wellbeing; teaching-specific sessions etc), for which you will be paid to attend be part of a team that all new teaching work for the Music Service is offered to be able to progress professionally and broaden your teaching skills and experience. We will be happy to facilitate training and experience (unpaid) of a whole range of different teaching types including whole-class ensemble teaching (WCET); small or large group; online; all types of ensembles; foreign tours; residentials; project work with national orchestras i.e. RPO, Britten Sinfonia, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment remain in charge of what you get involved in. As a non-contracted Associate Tutor, you are free to accept or decline any teaching offered, and your decision will not jeopardise future offers of work from the Music Service be allocated a dedicated line-manager to support you in any way that is needed be joining a progressive service that values the opinions and ideas of its workforce, thrives on collegiate working and is thoroughly invested in ensuring the children and young people of Suffolk get an accessible and inspiring musical offer. Please take the time to view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). We are particularly seeking further Woodwind, Upper String and Guitar specialists but are also interested in hearing from musicians that have specialisms in music from other countries, cultures and genres. The Team We are a friendly, professional and supportive team of skilled and experienced teachers (both qualified and unqualified teachers) that enjoy sharing and celebrating the successes of our students and colleagues. We believe in the power of music to be a positive influence in the lives of all young people and are passionate about sharing this message. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report For more information Please contact: Lewis Blythe (he/him) by calling 01473 263400 or emailing lewis.blythesuffolk.gov.uk Mark Sewell (he/him) by calling 01473 263400 or emailing mark.sewellsuffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 February 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .