Job Description
Overview
Sing Education are looking for reliable, confident and inspirational small group and one-to-one teachers to teach guitar, ukulele & keyboard (Grade 6 level minimum) with a degree in music or a related field (i.e. musical theatre/music education) to join our team of specialist music teachers.
Teaching days: 1 day per week - Tuesday
Instruments: Guitar, ukulele & keyboard
Rate of Pay: Freelance basis - £23-£27 per hour
What we do
Sing Education source and train music teachers, develop teaching resources and provide management and consultancy services to schools in London. We enable children to encounter the transformative power of music in their lives, by experiencing the joy of singing and making music collectively at school.
Details:
Weekly teaching, during school hours - 9am-12 noon term time
Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
Teaching can be 1-5 days per week
Teaching locations: primary schools in Greater London, Slough, Kent and North Yorkshire
Must have (or be willing to apply for through us) an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Communicate professionally and clearly to represent Sing Education within a school
setting
Attend and engage with Sing Education team training and induction sessions
Sing Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Sing Education Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Qualification
University graduate with a good degree in music or a related field
Evidence of further professional development
QTS
Knowledge and Skills
Strong singing voice and confidence to use the singing voice to support pupil learning
Excellent spoken and written English
Ability to lead small group (up to 5 people) and one-to-one lessons
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Basic keyboard skills if not first instrument
A degree of ICT literacy and ability to use online systems such as G Suite and other communication platforms
Knowledge of or experience in Kodály and Dalcroze teaching practices
Ability to accompany on the piano/guitar for choir, assemblies and other performances
Relevant Experience
Classroom or one-to-one teaching experience
Experience of working with children or young people in a teaching or leadership capacity.
Experience of leading music workshops
Experience of working with children with SEND
Personal Qualities
Ability to lead and inspire a passion for music in pupils
A firm approach to discipline, and good management skills
The ability to work well as part of both Sing Education and in-school teams
The ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate
A sense of humour
An ability to generate enthusiasm for music in the wider life of the school
A high level of personal organisation and good communication skills
A commitment to personal and company wider development
Benefits
£23-£27 per hour
Requirements
Qualifications University graduate with a degree in music or a related field Skills and Knowledge Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies Excellent command of spoken and written English Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use Understanding of the National Curriculum for music Proficient with ICT and able to use online systems such as G Suite Experience Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction Previous work with children or young people in a teaching or leadership role Personal Attributes Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils Strong classroom management and disciplinary skills Ability to collaborate effectively with both Sing Education and school teams Maintains appropriate confidentiality Possesses a sense of humour and can generate enthusiasm for music Highly organised with excellent communication skills Commitment to personal and professional development