Leeds City Council - ArtForms Musician Tutor Strings

Musician is needed in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Client: Leeds City Council

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Contract: Part-time

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Job Description

Job title: ArtForms Musician Tutor Strings

Salary: PO1 £37,035 - £39,513 (pro rata)

Hours: 17

Contract: Temporary (May half term to October half term 2025)

Locations: Peripatetic (working across Leeds schools and academies)

As a musical instrument Tutor for ArtForms, you’ll thrive on seeing your pupils progress and evolve through their musical engagement with their school and beyond. This role includes teaching instrumental lessons in both small group and whole class settings. There is also the opportunity to conduct some of our youth ensembles during the evening. Experience in both whole class and ensemble leading is desirable.

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential: Qualification to Grade 8 on at least one instrument (or equivalent standard). A Graduate, professional qualification or equivalent, or Qualified Teacher Status is welcomed.

Essential Requirements

• A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family.
• Ability to teach all levels from beginners upwards.
• Ability to motivate learners of all abilities.
• Ability and experience in teaching groups and individuals.
• Ability to adapt easily to various working practices and teaching environments.
• Knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire.
• Broader knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends.

Essential Behavioural and Other Characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement and working towards delivering the Best City Ambition.
• Knowledge of and adherence to equality and diversity policies.
• Willingness to participate in training and development activities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assist other services as required.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, or abuse.

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to promote music education and advocate for quality music teaching.
• Understanding of different pedagogical approaches to music teaching.
• Experience of teaching a wide age range of learners.
• Experience in creating and arranging learning materials for lessons.
• Experience of promoting and delivering music in educational settings.

Additional Information

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including a competitive salary, annual leave, membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, flexible working arrangements, clear career pathways, and a range of staff benefits.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Candidates must also evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.