Description

The hourly salary for this role is £36.98 per hour 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).

Are you a talented and creative music teacher who wants to inspire children and young people to learn and play an instrument? Come and work for Surrey Arts - Surrey's leading provider of youth music lessons, ensembles and instrument hire.

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

Geographical areas may be expanded to include other nearby boroughs. Two positions may be combined into one role and additional hours may also be available for teachers able to teach small group instrumental lessons.

Rewards and Benefits

• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• Teachers' Pension Scheme, whereby Surrey County Council contribute 28.68% of your salary into you pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Annual salary paid in 12 monthly instalments meaning pay is received during the school holidays. 
• Generous sick pay policy
• Autonomy to deliver engaging and interactive music lessons to a variety of learners (children, adults, small groups and whole class)
• Opportunity to deliver ensembles and whole class teaching
• Access to a network of 130+ peripatetic teachers
• Dedicated CPD week at the start of each academic year
• Lessons scheduled by a team of administrators
• Support from an Area Manager

The advertised salary is based on delivering whole class instrumental learning for 360 hours per year. The hours advertised are correct at present but may be subject to change due to small fluctuations in demand. Should hours change or other activities be delivered, the annual salary will be adjusted in accordance with Surrey Arts Teacher Pay Scales and to reflect actual hours worked.

About the Role

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. You will therefore need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. 

Shortlisting Criteria

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

To be shortlisted for interview, you will need to evidence your above skills and experience by answering 5 questions:

1. How does your knowledge, skills and experience demonstrate that you are a competent / proficient teacher and musician? 
2. Please describe your approach to planning and delivering whole class or large group music lessons.
3. Please tell us about your experience of working with children and young people in a school, youth or community setting and the technology you have used in these settings to inspire learning.
4. How do you / would you ensure that all children and young people you work with are engaged and reach their full potential?
5. Please give a specific example of how you have built positive relationships with students and/or colleagues.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email your contact details to sastaff@surreycc.gov.uk so a member of the team can get in touch with you.

The job advert closes at 23:59 10/05/2024. Interviews will take place on 20/05/2024 or 22/05/2024.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: 

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application 
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form 

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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