Conducitve Music CIC - Freelance Music & STEAM Workshop Facilitator

Musician is needed in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Client: Conducitve Music CIC

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Contract: Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

As a Freelance Music & STEAM Workshop Facilitator, you’ll deliver fun, tech-powered workshops that blend music, coding, and creativity. You’ll work in Special Schools, Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provisions, and mainstream classrooms—helping students build confidence, curiosity, and new skills. This is a freelance, touring role, part-time and term-time only. You’ll travel across England for up to 2 touring weeks per month (Sun–Fri), and also deliver “home” sessions within a 90-minute commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive workshops using tools like Makey Makey, Micro:Bit, BandLab, and music WebApps.
• Teach in diverse settings, including SEND schools and PRUs.
• Travel nationally and work collaboratively with your tour team.
• Set up and care for tech kits, troubleshoot basic tech issues.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to tailor learning.
• Collect photo documentation and feedback from students, staff, and yourself.
• Complete onboarding/shadowing (expenses covered), then lead sessions independently.
• Optional: help co-design new content or contribute to our online platform, STEAM Corner.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g. teaching, youth work, clubs, camps).
• Background in music, arts, or creative tech—or a strong interest in learning.
• Basic comfort with digital tools (e.g. DAWs, Scratch, Chrome Music Lab).
• Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks/month, including Sunday travel and shared accommodation.
• Adaptable, empathetic, and calm under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, and confident leading a group.
• Enhanced DBS, Right to Work in the UK, and 2 references required.

Desirable Extras

• Full UK driving licence (especially for company car use).
• Music-tech fluency (Makey Makey, BandLab, Micro:Bit, etc.).
• Experience leading full class groups (20–30 students).
• Intermediate musical skill (instrument or production).
• Ability to simplify complex topics for KS1/KS2.
• Willingness to learn new workshops and attend occasional CPD.

Payment & Terms

• Daily Rate: £145–£175 (based on experience and project strand).
• Teaching Day = 4 hours (plus setup, lunch, and pack-down).
• Freelance, part-time, and term-time only.
• Paid monthly in arrears upon completion of all feedback and admin.
• All travel, accommodation, and per diems fully covered during touring weeks.

Location & Touring

• This is a touring post—you’ll travel across England during term time.
• Sessions take place in mainstream, special schools, PRUs, and alternative settings.
• Driving is highly desirable—company car use available for some projects.
• Home sessions are within 90 minutes of your base.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit. The application deadline is Tuesday 13 May 2025 @ 23:59. Interviews will be held remotely within 10 days, and onboarding will include shadowing before you lead your sessions independently.

Final Note

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in education, the arts, and technology. If you’re curious, kind, and passionate about creative learning—we want to hear from you. Let’s co-create something unforgettable.