Grade: STPCD - Unqualified Pay Scale
Salary: £20,598 - £32,134 per annum pro rata (£16.28 up to £25.40 per hour)
Hours: 18 hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Term Time Only until 31st August 2026
Location: Countywide
Weekend Working: No
We have an exciting opportunity to come and join the Music Service team as a Guitar Instrumental Instructor. This role it will involve working in Primary and Secondary Schools across North Yorkshire providing instrumental tuition working with children as individuals and in small group settings. Whole class instrumental work is also available within this role which is payable on the Qualified Pay Scale for those with QTS.
North Yorkshire is a thriving county that adapts to a changing world and remains a special place to live and work. We are looking for a new Instrumental Instructor to start in September 2024, within this role you will work across 4 established days with room for growth to full time if desired.
In this role you will plan lessons for pupils across the academic year and assess progress keeping parents/guardians and schools updated with regular feedback.
In this role you will need to have:
- Excellent instrumental skills
- Effective teaching strategies for instrumental music
- Experience with regards to musical resources
- Great written and verbal communication
At interview you will be required to perform a piece of your choice on your instrument and perform a sight-reading test of approx. Grade 5 standard.
For an informal discussion about the service and the position please contact Ryan Watkins by email ryan.watkins@northyorks.gov.uk or telephone 07814935903.
As the roles are across the county the ability to travel is essential and travel time between schools is payable at the same hourly rate as teaching and travel expenses between schools are claimable at 45p per mile.
Key dates:
Closing date - Thursday 16th May 2024
Interview Date – Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8AE.
Key Documents:
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
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