Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Basildon

Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Basildon

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Essex

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

Description

Salary: £27,000 per annum with potential to progress to £32,000 per annum.

Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annum based on performance & company 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: Teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week; approximate centre point of this region is the advertised location.

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary.

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 - teach drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, with support from central teams.
• Be a rock and pop star 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, including driving between schools and setting up/packing band equipment.

Qualifications

• Competent on at least two of drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, or vocals.
• Enthusiasm to learn teaching band lessons and complete extensive training before start.
• Resilience to handle the highs and lows of the role, often on the same day.
• Confidence to be yourself at work, proud of uniqueness, and communicate effectively with children, teachers, and parents.
• Integrity to promote safety and well being of children and young people.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• UK/EU driving licence and own transport for commuting and equipment transport.

Benefits

• Full time, salaried position.
• Work 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: additional 4 weeks' pay after 5 years.
• Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on everyday purchases 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 in charities across the UK.

Additional Information

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

Applicants must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You can find out more about our policy on recruitment of ex offenders.

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