PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA
Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 11.1 per week / 38 weeks = 421.8 annualised hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26th February 2026
Interview Date(s): 2nd March 2026 (TBC)
About the Role
Leicestershire Music is currently looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking trumpet and trombone teacher to join our growing team.
We're seeking someone who combines high-quality musicianship with a genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young musicians.
The role involves working primarily with beginner and developing brass players, helping them build strong technical foundations while encouraging confidence, enthusiasm, and a love of music. An important part of the position is signposting students towards our ensembles and supporting their wider musical journey beyond one-to-one lessons.
We're looking for someone who:
* Is an excellent trumpet and/or trombone player with strong musical standards
* Brings energy, creativity, and fresh ideas to their teaching
* Can motivate and encourage beginners in a positive and supportive way
* Values ensemble playing and understands progression pathways
* Communicates clearly with students, parents, and colleagues
* Is reliable, organised, and passionate about music education
At Leicestershire Music, we believe music education should be inclusive, inspiring, and forward-thinking. Our teachers play a key role in developing confident musicians and connecting students to a wider musical community through ensembles and performance opportunities.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, we'd love to hear from you.An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
* Qualification or experience demonstrating a high level of musical understanding, awareness and proficiency in your area of specialism (e.g. music technology, instrumental etc).
* Experience of performing, creating or facilitating music at a high-level
* Experience of developing and adapting resources to respond to learners' interest and needs and offers a level of challenge and independence appropriate to age, ability, capacity and context.
* Excellent pedagogical knowledge and skills to teach your first study instrument/ voice. Evidence of successful teaching practice.
* Knowledge of how to differentiate teaching to meet the interests, needs, and learning styles of a wide range of children and young people.
* The ability to model and demonstrate effectively both on your instrument(s) and by use of the voice to model high level performing standards on your first study, To be an advocate for Leicestershire Music, taking the initiative to help increase participation in musical activities.
* The ability to provide clear and coherent written material, particularly for planning and assessment to communicate clearly and effectively to a range of audiences when teaching, rehearsing and promoting Leicestershire Music. Enthusiasm, initiative and the motivation to achieve excellent musical standards to work collaboratively and creatively to find solutions. Ability to reflect on, refine and develop teaching practice.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Andy Maycock Instrumental & Vocal Tuition Manager by email, here.
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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