Instrumental Teachers: Voice, Keyboard, Woodwind, Strings, Rock Band, Whole Class Teachers
Posted 1 day ago by Music Mark
Hampshire Music Service (HMS) is looking for enthusiastic, skilled and committed Instrumental Teachers to inspire young people through high quality music making.
We welcome applicants with experience in both mainstream and SEND settings, who are passionate about enabling every child to succeed musically.
Available Roles- Voice - Eastleigh / Winchester / New Forest / Alton area
- Keyboard - Eastleigh / Winchester / East Hampshire
- Woodwind - Countywide
- Rock 2 the Beat (Guitar, drums, keyboard, bass guitar) - New Forest / East Hampshire / Basingstoke
- Strings - Countywide
As a Visiting Music Teacher with Hampshire Music Service, you will play a vital role in inspiring, motivating, and enthusing young people in their musical development. Reporting to a Senior Leader and ultimately the Head of Service, you will support and promote high quality music making in schools and across Hampshire's network of ensembles and choirs. Your teaching will contribute to the delivery of the music curriculum and will be scheduled according to a timetable prepared by the Service.
Teaching will be tailored to your strengths and preferences and may include a mix of whole class and small group instrumental/vocal lessons.
What You'll Do- Teach in schools and colleges as directed on the timetable and in accordance with HMS guidelines
- Maintain and develop effective relationships with schools on the timetable, promoting participation and achievement to secure continued and increased purchase of Hampshire Music Service provision
- Participate in the Hampshire Music Service programme of professional development to maintain high level professional knowledge of current thought and practice in music education
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as required
- Carry out necessary administration associated with teaching duties, using directed time in accordance with Standard Teachers' Pay and Conditions
- Provide an annual written report on the progress of each instrumental and vocal pupil as required by each school, aligning with schools' own reporting schedule
- Plan and prepare medium term units of work for each class taught, contributing to the schools' scheme of work where possible
- Encourage and support the development of all ensemble provision in Hampshire schools, and through Hampshire's Area and County ensemble network
- Direct or assist with an Area or County ensemble if required
- Contribute to area and cluster music events, workshops and performing events to promote HMS
- Ensure full compliance with Hampshire guidance and regulations in all matters of health and safety, including off site activities and child protection
- Qualified teacher status (for whole class curriculum teaching)
- High level performance skills as an instrumentalist or vocalist
- Substantial recent and relevant teaching experience, including successful group teaching
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of pedagogy and developments in music education
- Ability to inspire and enthuse young instrumentalists and vocalists
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to liaise with teachers, headteachers, parents and governors
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Expertise and successful experience in organising, managing and conducting a music ensemble is desirable
- Commitment to inclusion and quality within a values driven organisation
- Motivation to influence music education at scale across the county
- Desire to shape the future of teaching and learning for thousands of children and young people
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Hampshire Music Service is committed to working in partnership with organisations locally, regionally and nationally to deliver outstanding musical opportunities for all children and young people throughout Hampshire.