Instrumental Instructor - Strings
Grade - STPCD Unqualified Pay Scale
Salary: From £19,340 up to £30,172 per annum pro rata (£15.29 up to £23.85 per hour)
Hours: Various
Contract Type: Variable Hours Fixed Term Contract End Date 31st August 2025
Location: Countywide
Weekend Working No
Closing date: 6th November 2023
North Yorkshire is a thriving county that adapts to a changing world and remains a special place to live and work.
We have an exciting opportunity to come and join the Music Service team as an Instrumental Instructor. The role will involve working in Primary and Secondary Schools across North Yorkshire providing instrumental tuition working with children as individuals and in small group settings. Whole class instrumental work is also available within this role which is payable on the Qualified Pay Scale for those with QTS. As this role is across the county the ability to travel is essential and travel time between schools is payable as well as travel expenses.
In this role you will plan lessons for pupils across the academic year and assess progress keeping parents/guardians and schools updated with regular feedback.
In this role you will need to have:
· Excellent instrumental skills
· Effective teaching strategies for instrumental music
· Experience with regards to musical resources
· Great written and verbal communication
At interview you will be required to perform a piece of your choice on your instrument and perform a sight-reading test of approx. Grade 5 standard.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christopher Hirst by email Christopher.Hirst@northyorks.gov.uk or telephone 07791 752361 or Ryan Watkins by email Ryan.Watkins@northyorks.gov.uk or telephone 07814 935903
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
Key dates
Closing date - 6th November 2023
Interview Date – Tuesday 14th November - Venue for Interview 80 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7LW
Key documents
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