Vacancies

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

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

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.