At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach music to students, leading ensembles and individual lessons.
- Company: Harrogate Music Centre, a vibrant hub for music lovers of all ages.
- Benefits: Flexible Saturday hours, supportive training, and a chance to share your passion for music.
- Other info: Join a diverse community and enjoy opportunities for personal growth in a creative environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the lives of young musicians and foster a love for music.
- Qualifications: Passion for music; experience in teaching or conducting is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type: Fixed term until August 2028
Hours: Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm (3.5 hours)
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Harrogate Music Centre is looking for 2 inspiring and passionate music tutors to teach on Saturday mornings (from 9am to 12:30pm), and to lead some of our ensembles.
The Service
We are a thriving music centre, with a longstanding tradition of producing excellent ensembles, for all ages and levels of ability. We have now 4 ensembles that need a new director starting in September:
- Beginners woodwind & brass band
- Concert band
- Mixed ensemble (adults, including instruments across all families)
The role
The post is a mixture of teaching individual lessons and small groups, as well as conducting some of our ensembles, of which you will teach two according to prior experience and timetabling needs.
We will welcome candidates from varied musical backgrounds, from classical to popular music, marching bands, jazz, etc. Experience conducting and leading ensembles is desirable, but not essential. Training and guidance will be provided as needed, to support the right candidate during their first year in the role, should they need to develop their ensemble conductor skills.
The music centre meets for 30 Saturdays per year (approximately 10 each term) and performs a range of concerts across the whole year, from Christmas, Easter and Summer showcases.
Interview Date: Saturday 12th September – 9.30am
Venue for Interview: St Aidan's C of E High School (Harrogate)
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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