Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Kelbrook

Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Kelbrook

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lancashire

Compensation: £27,000 - £32,000 per year

Description

Salary: £27,000 per annum with potential to progress up to £32,000 per annum. Company bonus scheme of £1,500 per annum based on performance. OTE earnings for year 1: £28,500.

Job Type: Full Time, permanent role

Experience: No teaching experience required - full training, support and development provided.

Transport: UK/EU Driving Licence and own transport is an essential requirement for the role.

Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year

Location: You'll teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week.

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary.

We teach in school rock and pop band lessons to primary age children across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of primary age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Give children their first opportunity to learn an instrument - drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders with support from central teams.
• Be a role model, empowering and supporting children to deliver live performances at end of term concerts.
• Help children develop self belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
• Represent Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Be prepared for highly active days and to spend time driving between schools, handling equipment setup and packing up.

Requirements

• Competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals.
• The enthusiasm to learn teaching band lessons and complete an extensive training programme before starting timetable.
• The resilience to work in a challenging, dynamic role.
• The confidence to be yourself, proud of your uniqueness and communicate well with children, teachers and parents.
• Integrity to promote child safety and wellbeing.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• A UK/EU driving licence and own transport for equipment and travel.

Benefits

• Full time, salaried position.
• Monday - Friday, daytimes only.
• 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
• Fuel contribution - 45p per business mile.
• Annual staff bonus - £1,500 per annum.
• Long service award - an additional 4 weeks' pay after 5 years.
• Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts and free 24/7 GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Celebratory staff away days, Christmas parties and social events.
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation, supporting children and young people.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff and potential staff regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical or mental disability, or offending background.