Vacancies
String Teacher (part time) - Plus casual staff in all disciplines
Music Service or organisation: Music & Arts Service - Bradford
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2011 - 12 noon
The Music & Arts Service are a forward looking and dynamic service that provides curriculum and instrumental/vocal teaching to schools in the Bradford district. We require a part-time string teacher from September 2011.
Experience of whole class and large group tuition is desirable for teaching posts. Teachers will be expected to be qualified to a minimum of Music Diploma.
Qualified teachers will be paid on MPS. For further information and an application form please contact Debbie Bellwood, Education Bradford, Future House, Bolling Road, Bradford, BD4 7EB - Tel 01274 385553.
Casual Hourly paid teachers required in all instrumental/vocal discipline areas and music curriculum.
Interviews to take place 5/6 July 2011.
Job Description
Post title: Peripatetic Part Time String Teacher
Main purpose of the role
• To teach pupils in groups and individually both in schools and at music centres
• To tutor and direct, as needed, both choirs and/or ensembles in schools and at music centres
• To participate in concerts and performances
• To deliver KS2/wider opportunity schemes
Instrumental/Vocal teachers are expected to be committed, enthusiastic musicians and teachers, able to motivate pupils. They should be receptive to innovations in instrumental/vocal teaching and be committed to working as part of a team of professional teachers dedicated to offering a high quality music education.
Key accountabilities
The points below represent a broad outline of key accountabilities. Although not expressly stated in this document, more detailed accountabilities and duties will naturally form part of such accountabilities.
Strategic:
• None
Operational:
• Implement and have regard to Education Bradford’s policies and procedures, including living and promoting Education Bradford’s Values and Vision.
• Monitor and assess pupils giving immediate and constructive feedback supporting pupils’ learning.
• Plan and deliver clearly structured lessons which interest and motive pupils.
• Ability to plan for groups of mixed ability pupils using a recognised instrument/vocal curriculum eg A Common Approach
• Know how to incorporate digital technology effectively in teaching
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the music service and in the schools in which teaching takes place
• Responsible for maintaining clear, accurate and up to date records of pupils.
People management:
• Must take part in annual Performance Management review.
• Share and disseminate good practice to colleagues.
Financial management:
• At all times operate with appropriate financial discipline.
Key objectives
Key objectives will be mutually agreed with the immediate line manager during the annual performance management process. The post-holder will be judged at the next performance management meeting on how well these objectives have been met.
Person Specification
Education, training & qualifications
• Minimum of a Music degree or diploma from a recognised university or music college
• QTS status (desirable)
Experience & knowledge
• Instrumental/vocal teaching
• Instrumental/vocal teaching in groups
• Whole class instrumental/vocal teaching
• Conducting ensembles/choirs
• Sound knowledge of all instruments in specialist family
• Experience of using ICT (desirable)
Skills, attitudes & behaviours
• Commercial awareness.
• A personal and professional commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and promoting good race relations.
• A commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• High levels of integrity, honesty and credibility which will inspire confidence and trust from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing to work as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake professional development
• Sing/play to a high standard
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people
• Good communication skills
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Be prepared to work evenings and weekends
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