Employment Contract: Hertfordshire County Council – Hertfordshire Music Service Terms and Conditions
Salary Range: £36,798 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Based mainly in the East Herts region of Hertfordshire, with a need to attend various locations as required
Commitment: Permanent, variable hours contract for 0.1 FTE, with the possibility of further hours based on available teaching.
Main Areas of Responsibility
* Deliver a wide range of provision offered by HMS to children and young people, schools and HMS staff including high-quality instrumental/vocal tuition, workshops, ensemble tutoring, course leadership, management of specific projects and/or training sessions.
* Support the Service and its teachers to deliver the Service’s strategic goals by operating as a subject specialist, mentor and coach as required.
* Provide advice and support as required to improve musical participation and progression. Particular focus will be on improving outcomes for children in challenging circumstances in line with the HMS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plan.
* Line manage and develop a team of teachers (typically numbering between 8 and 12 direct reports) to ensure staff are clear on expectations of operational and administration requirements for HMS, and that these are completed in a timely manner.
* Ensure that a team of teachers has been quality assured following the frameworks and processes set out by the Head of Instrumental Studies and Director of Music.
* Assist with new teacher induction and provide ongoing subject matter expertise as required to support teachers in delivering consistently high-quality music lessons.
* Work collaboratively with the Music Leadership Team and Music Director to build effective, well supported teams of instrumental teachers.
* Work collaboratively to support countywide and cross area projects and events including concerts, holiday courses, residentials, tours, festivals and conferences.
The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
Person Specification
Please provide a supporting statement which includes examples and evidence of when you have demonstrated the attributes listed below.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
* Meets both the essential and desirable person specifications and key competencies of the role of HMS Instrumental / Vocal Teacher
* Experience of people management and enabling teacher colleagues to reflect on, refine and develop teaching practice to meet the needs of students
* Extensive experience of delivering music education activities and projects in a range of settings
* Good knowledge of the wider impact of music education with an understanding of related research, advocacy, and pedagogical development
* Good problem-solving skills, utilising knowledge, and experience from across the sector
* Good written and verbal communications skills
* Good teamworking skills
* Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks, especially at the busiest points in the year
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