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Full-time Teacher of Woodwind Instruments, MPS - Temporary Maternity Cover 1 May to 21 December 2012
Posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012
Music Service or organisation: Wolverhampton Music Service
Closing date for applications: 09/02/2012
Wolverhampton Music Service
Required from May 2012
Full-time Teacher of Woodwind Instruments, MPS - Temporary Maternity Cover 1 May to 21 December 2012
To teach the woodwind instruments in Primary and Secondary schools throughout the city. Most teaching takes place in either groups of three to four or in whole classes as part of the Music Service’s Wider Opportunities scheme. The successful applicant may also take part in the delivery of Key Stage 1 & 2 Curriculum Workshop sessions. More advanced students may have individual or paired lessons. The person appointed will be able to teach in a variety of styles and will contribute to the development of woodwind teaching throughout the city.
For further details around the requirements of the post, please contact Wolverhampton Music Service on 01902 558105 or email music.school@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Upper Strings Teacher
Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Music Service or organisation: Sheffield Music Service
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2012 (interviews w/b 6th Feb TBC)
Sheffield Music Service is looking for an exciting addition to its strings team. Two days of specialist violin teaching at a large primary school with a strong musical tradition is required from 20th February 2012, if possible. Our teachers are employed on a locally agreed variable hours contract. There is a strong possibility that the work will grow signficantly in September 2012 to include Wider Opportunities teaching. Applications are welcome from teachers who have experience in either specialist teaching or both specialist and wider opportunities teaching.
The Music Service delivers high quality music lessons and experiences to children and young people from all backgrounds and areas in Sheffield. We are forming a Music Hub with partner organisations which will help us to increase musical opportunities across the City.
Applications are online via the Sheffield City Council Jobs page. Please find the post titled “instrumental/vocal tutor”.
sccjobs.sheffield.gov.uk/ljrl/
Please call Ian Naylor (Assistant Music Service Manager)if you have any questions.
Head of Wind (woodwind and Brass) - 0.2 fixed term post
Posted on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Music Service or organisation: Kingston Music Service
Closing date for applications: 29/01/12
Royal Borough of Kingston Music Service requires an experienced and enthusiastic woodwind and brass coordinator to manage and support its music tutors.
Applicants must demonstrate that they;
• Have the ability to manage staff – including interviewing, monitoring teaching, annual appraisals, deal with personnel issues
• Are able to promote and demonstrate teaching of the highest standard
• Can communicate effectively with students, parents and stakeholders
• Have the ability to develop good working relationships with school staff across the borough
• Have good organisation skills
• Have competent IT skills
• Have a passion to develop music across the borough
Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours in order to monitor the work of their staff and develop music within their area. Hours are variable and can be agreed between KMS and applicant.
See link below for the job description and for further information about the post.
jobs.kingston.gov.uk/jobdetails.asp?jobid=12923
Royal Borough of Kingston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Read our policy on criminal background checks.
Closing date: 29 January 2012
Provisional interview date: To be arranged
Specialist Classical Guitar Teacher (2 days per week)
Posted on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Music Service or organisation: Berkshire Maestros
Closing date for applications: 26 January 2012
An opportunity to work with one of Britain’s leading music services for 2 days per week, required immediately.
We require a specialist Classical Guitar teacher to teach up to and including Diploma Level students, working within key secondary schools in Wokingham and surrounding area.
Closing date: 26th January 2012 Interview date: 2nd February 2012
For further information see our website in the Staff/Job Opportunities section to download an application form and apply by sending together with your CV to dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk
Berkshire Maestros, Stoneham Court, Reading, RG30 4EZ
Berkshire Maestros is supported by the Unitary Authorities in Berkshire.
Registered Charity No. 284555 Registered company No. 1673689
Peripatetic Instrumental Teacher - Guitar
Posted on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Music Service or organisation: Service Children’s Education Music Service - Gutersloh Music Centre
Closing date for applications: 27 January 2012
SERVICE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
Gutersloh Music Centre, Germany
Post Title: Peripatetic Teacher of Guitar
Mainscale/UPS
Vacancy no: 1227278
Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) until September 2013
Required April 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This FTA has arisen due to the reduction of the British Forces in Germany.
We seek to recruit a team member to provide peripatetic teaching. The role will involve instrumental teaching to classes, smaller groups and individual pupils, supporting our Wider Opportunities programme, leading the Centre Guitar Ensemble at Saturday Music School and developing ensembles in our schools. We would especially welcome candidates who could also offer one or more of the following; Music Technology, percussion, vocals and rock band work.
It is essential that applicants have access to their own daily transport. The post holders are required to travel using their own vehicle; a mileage allowance is payable.
The closing date for the above posts is 2400 hrs (GMT) 27th January 2012.
Interviews will be held at the Gütersloh Music Centre during the week commnecing 6th February 2012. The date for interviews is to be advised. For further information please contact the Marion Hinds at marion.hinds@sceschools.com
NOT ALL ALLOWANCES APPLY TO FIXED TERM APPOINTMENTS
For a person specification, job description and further information relating to post please visit www.sceschools.com/recruitment
Applications can only be submitted by visiting atsv7.wcn.co.uk/company/nghr/jobs.cgi where you must complete the online application form and attach a supporting statement ensuring you include as a footer your name on each page you submit.
For any issues regarding the online application process please e-mail peopleservices@pppa.mod.uk or call 0800 345 7772.
If you have been resident outside the UK for any time in the last five years you must e-mail peopleservices@pppa.mod.uk or call 0800 345 7772 for advice.
This post attracts an excellent financial package including an Overseas Teachers’ Recruitment Allowance currently of £4,411 (under review).
The attractive package for these posts includes a tax-free Cost of Living Allowance COLA. This is variable and related to family size. A tax free transfer grant of £1,373 (single/married unaccompanied) and £2,258 (married) is also payable.
Salary values for teaching posts mirror those in the England and Wales Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
Accommodation is free for the first five years, with subsidised heating and electricity. For internal applicants, please note that the 5 year rule is not altered if you are successful in attaining a new appointment with SCE.
Superannuation is in accordance with TPS.
These posts require an Enhanced Disclosure from the CRB. Service Children’s Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
For teaching posts you must have a UK recognised teaching qualification.
The MoD is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements.
Voice Teaching Opportunities
Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Music Service or organisation: Berkshire Maestros
Closing date for applications: ongoing
If you are an experienced Voice teacher wishing to work with “an outstanding music service” at Berkshire Maestros, we are looking to recruit either a full-time or 2 part-time individuals.
Choirs, group-teaching, First Access Programme project delivery and individual lessons all form part of our daily requirements across the county. Teachers with energy, enthusiasm and easy access to teaching across Berkshire are welcomed to make contact with us.
To apply please forward a completed application form downloaded from our website in the Staff / Job Opportunities section
www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Alternatively, email dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk to make contact with us and our Head of Voice. We look forward to hearing from you!


