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Leading Professional
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Berkshire Maestros
Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th March 2010
Leading Professional - West Berkshire and cross county responsibility for promoting pupil progress.
Ref: BM1002
Maestros Pay Scale + TLR 2
The role is to support, develop and lead a team of up to six teaching staff within the West Berkshire region.
Please forward a CV and a written expression of interest in the position to dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk Closing date for applications is Thursday 25th March 2010.
Area Senior Leader - Bracknell Forest
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Berkshire Maestros
Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th March 2010
We are currently advertising for the position of an Area Senior Leader for Bracknell Forest
(MPS + TLR1).
The required applicant will have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and will be an inspirational teacher with significant experience in either the primary music curriculum or in peripatetic instrumental teaching and learning. The Job Description for this post can be found below by consulting the Staff/Job Opportunities section of the website www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk
Please note that the Maestros pay scale mirrors Teachers’ Pay & Conditions.
Interviews will take place after the closing date of Thursday 25th March for appointment to the post from 1st September, commencement of the Autumn Term 2010.
If you wish to apply for this position, please email dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk with your CV and covering letter to express your interest in the position.
Chief Executive
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Federation of Music Services
Closing date for applications: 29 March 2010
‘Making every child’s music matter’
Salary: £50,000 for a 4-day week
The Federation of Music Services is a membership organisation that supports Local Authority music services across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Isles. With its nationwide networks in schools, music centres and the music industry, its input into music education policy and its effective lobbying at government level, the FMS has had a major influence on the renaissance of music in schools today.
The FMS Executive Committee is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to continue to build and develop the Federation’s role and profile as a powerful force in the promotion and delivery of music in every child’s education, working closely with its members and partners to ensure that they offer a forward-looking and effective service for the 21st century. The ideal candidate will be a senior manager with a background in music and/or education, excellent lobbying and advocacy skills, and a track record in leading an organisation successfully through change.
For an information pack, please contact Heather Newill, Director, AEM International Ltd. Arts Entertainment and Media Executive Search on 01728 724739 or info@aeminternational.co.uk.
Closing date for applications, Monday, 29th March 2010
Vocal Team Leader
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Liverpool Music Support Service
Closing date for applications: 12pm, 26th March 2010
Do you share our ‘passion for music’?
Liverpool Music Support Service
in partnership with
Notre Dame Catholic College for the Arts
Require a Vocal Team Leader – Fixed term until March 2011 (with a possibility of extension subject to funding)
Pay: TPC Unqualified Teachers Scale UQ1-6 subject to experience and additional ‘retention’ enhancement of £2985 (Recruitment and Retention)
Do you have a passion for singing? Do you want to help change children’s lives by helping them “find their voice”?
The Liverpool Music Support Service, in partnership with Notre Dame Catholic College for the Arts, is seeking to appoint a dynamic team leader to support in the development of vocal work across Liverpool.
We are looking to appoint someone with a proven track record of the highest standards of tutoring experience, excellent organisation skills and able to demonstrate their commitment to the aims of the service.
Specifically this role will involve leading a vocal team in the delivery of our Vocal Strategy and working to develop our extended services provision across the city. You will need to be confident, resilient, and above all a passionate vocal practitioner – preferably over a range of styles.
The service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.
If you think you have these qualities you can obtain an application pack from: Liverpool Music Support Service, Notre Dame Catholic College for the Arts, Everton Valley, Liverpool L4 4EZ. Telephone: 0151-264 6622 e-mail:
musicservice@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk
Closing date for return of applications: 12 pm on Friday 26th March 2010
Head of Strings
Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Education Department
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th March 2010
GUERNSEY SCHOOLS’ MUSIC SERVICE
Head of Strings
The service is seeking to appoint, with effect from 1st September 2010, a well-qualified and experienced teacher of violin and viola, as Head of Strings. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the person appointed will contribute towards the strategic direction of the Service and lead a small dedicated, team of string teachers. He or she will demonstrate the ability to teach successfully from beginner to diploma level. They will also have the necessary skills to lead and direct Music Centre orchestras and ensembles to a high standard.
An energetic, inspiring and motivating teacher is required with good directing skills. He or she will need to show a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning, and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
Most Music Centre activities take place on Saturdays and older pupils are often timetabled outside curriculum time, so candidates must be prepared to work flexibly from Tuesday through to, and including, most Saturdays during term time. Teachers are expected to travel between schools during the schoolday with any instruments and equipment that they require.
The responsibilities for this post also include management of the stock of instruments.
This is an excellent opporuntiy to join a committed team of teachers in an established Service with a reputation for high standards, which is recognised as making a very significant contribution to the Island’s cultural life.
This is a permanent post which carries a full 15 year (permanent) housing licence and the successful candidate can expect to:
• Receive a relocation package to the island, including rent allowance;
• Enjoy the benefits of more generous tax allowances in an island with no VAT.
Salary will be in accordance with the Guernsey Main Professional Scale £25,607 to £36,770 per annum, plus the Management Allowance Level 2 payment of £4,469 per annum. There is also an Upper Pay Scale for teachers who have successfully gone through the Threshold Assessment.
If you would like further information and an application form, please either telephone 01481 726848 or email: EDU-personnel@education.gov.gg
Completed application forms should be returned to the Director of Education, PO Box 32, Grange Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3AU to arrive no later than Wednesday 24th March 2010.
Teaching Vacancies
Posted on Friday, March 5th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Kirklees Music School
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd March 2010
KIRKLEES MUSIC SCHOOL
TEACHING VACANCIES
Required from 1st September 2010
VOCAL TEACHERS
Part time- approximately 25 hours per week
Part-time- approximately 15 hours per week
PERCUSSION TEACHER
Part-time- approximately 6 hours per week
STEEL PANS TEACHER
Part-time- approximately 2 hours per week
CLASSICAL GUITAR TEACHERS
Part-time- approximately 25 hours per week
Part-time- approximately 6-10 hours per week
All positions will be hourly paid
All applicants for these posts will be required to teach both small group/individual lessons and work with whole class (Wider Opportunities) and/or whole school initiatives. You must have a passion for widening access to music for all children; have a proven track record of excellence and the ability to motivate young people to achieve their potential.
Applications are also invited from suitably qualified and experienced music specialists to join the KMS “Teacher Pool”- for Strings, Woodwind, Electric Guitar, Curriculum and Brass- a central resource for instrumental and vocal teaching in Kirklees.
Pay scale is the equivalent of M1-M6 for QTS or national unqualified pay scale for non-QTS.
For an application pack please contact Anna Farmer- PA to the Senior Management Team, Kirklees Music School, 9 Beast Market, Huddersfield, HD1 1QF.
Tel: 01484 426426 email anna.farmer@kirkleesmusicschool.org.uk
Closing date for all application Monday 22nd March 2010
Interviews will take place sometime between the weeks of Monday 19th April
until Friday 30th April 2010
Peripatetic Music Teacher
Posted on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Oldham Council
Closing date for applications: 4 March 2010
Oldham Music Service
Peripatetic Music Teacher
Temporary to cover Maternity Leave
Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale/Qualified Teachers Pay Scale, dependant upon experience and qualification
Hours: As required to fulfil the business needs of the Music Service
Ref: PCS10/0081
We require an enthusiastic and experienced Peripatetic Music Teacher to deliver curriculum music at KS1 and 2.
Some evening and weekend work may be required and the ability to travel between schools and other venues is essential.
The Oldham Music Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Based: Various locations across the Oldham Borough
Closing date: 4 March 2010
You can apply online or download a job application pack at www.oldham.gov.uk or phone 0161 770 4677 or text 07732 596009
Peripatetic Music Teachers
Posted on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Oldham Council
Closing date for applications: 4 March 2010
Oldham Music Service
Peripatetic Music Teachers required in all disciplines including Curriculum Music, Voice, Brass, Strings and Woodwind
Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale/Qualified Teachers Pay Scale, dependant upon experience and qualification
Hours: As required to fulfil the business needs of the Music Service
Fixed term until 31 August 2010 in the first instance
Ref: PCS10/0080
We require enthusiastic and experienced Peripatetic Music Teachers to deliver curriculum music at KS1 and 2 and vocal and instrumental tuition, including whole class Wider Opportunities programmes, at KS 1-4 in Oldham schools.
Some evening and weekend work will be required and the ability to travel between schools and other venues is essential.
The Oldham Music Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Based: Various locations across the Oldham Borough
Closing date: 4 March 2010
You can apply online or download a job application pack at www.oldham.gov.uk, or phone 0161 770 4677 or text 07732 596009.
The next round of recruitment will take in place in the Summer term 2010. Appointments will join a pool of musicians to cover sickness and growing demand from schools. Individuals will be offered work as it becomes available.
School Improvement Adviser (Music)
Posted on Monday, February 15th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Derbyshire City & County Music Partnership
Closing date for applications: 7 March 2010
School Improvement Adviser (Music)Ref: DCC/10/5414
Salary Details: Soulbury Points 16 -19, £48,985-£52,292 per annum (plus the potential for up to 3 points through Structured Professional Assessment £55,495)
Following the retirement of the current post-holder, we are looking to appoint a similar inspirational leader with the necessary vision, skills and personal qualities to take the City & County Music Partnership forward from its current strong position. The successful candidate will have the ability to secure continual improvement across all aspects of music provision, and will have a genuine commitment to developing the long-term future of this thriving music service. You will be able to inspire, challenge, support and empower others to drive forward an ambitious strategic vision for the two local authorities, ably supported by a committed leadership team.
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.
Closing date: 07 March 2010
Provisional interview date: 19 March 2010
For more details and how to apply, please visit the Derbyshire County Council website, using the link below:
Assistant Head of Service (Vocal and Curriculum)
Posted on Friday, February 5th, 2010
Music Service or organisation: Wiltshire Council - Music Service
Closing date for applications: 5 March 2010
Leadership spine 3 - 7
Permanent. 32.5 hours
Wiltshire is a large rural county with a number of attractive rural villages and market towns. Wiltshire Music Service is part of the Schools and Learning Directorate of the Department for Children and Education. It supplies instrumental/vocal tuition to schools across the county and runs a full range of out of school ensembles and choirs. The recent MSEP report described the service as ‘a well managed organisation that provides high quality teaching and diverse music-making opportunities for its learners’.
We are looking for someone to join the Wiltshire Music Service senior management team to support the strategic development of the service. You will line manage vocal and curriculum teachers in the service, including having responsibility for their performance management.
You will represent the Wiltshire Music Service on the steering group of the SWAG (Swindon Wiltshire and Gloucestershire) consortium for Sing Up and take a lead role in the development of singing and curriculum support projects for primary schools in Wiltshire. This job will combine a management role with regular teaching responsibilities.
In return you can expect a supportive environment, you will benefit from extensive in-service development and you will have the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of the service and vocal and curriculum teaching across the county.
You will be educated to degree level with Qualified Teacher Status, have an up to date knowledge of local and national initiatives in music with particular reference to singing, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of National Curriculum for Music. You will be able to articulate a clear vision of how vocal skills can be developed in all children, have an ability to think strategically and lead new initiatives and large scale events.
For an informal conversation please telephone Hilary Hillier 01225 713824.
Our preferred method of application is online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/jobsandcareers If this is not possible application packs can be obtained by contacting the Recruitment Team, Human Resources, Wiltshire Council, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8JN. Tel: 01225 713295 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the reference CF10/13.
Closing date: 5 March 2010
Interview date: 31 March 2010.
The successful candidate will take up the post on 1 September 2010.