Instrumental Music Teacher and Leader

· Pay range for qualified teachers, full time equivalent salary £36k – £48k

IMTL staff also lead our whole class programmes and centre groups for a substantial period of their time.

We require a Woodwind (including Clarinet and Saxophone) specialist. It will be an advantage to be able to lead first access classes in drama and/or keyboard. Initially this role will be 0.2 fte with opportunity to increase this amount depending on Service need.

Career Progression

The starting salary is based on qualifications and experience. Staff are supported through appraisal to reach the top of the scale through annual increments.

Sessional teaching may start with a few hours according to the teacher’s availability. Many of our sessional teachers have progressed to salaried IMTL posts.

There is a minimum hours commitment for IMTL posts which will include work at our Saturday morning and / or weekday evening centres.

An IMTL can reach the top of the scale for qualified teachers whether they have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or not.

An IMTL who has, or obtains, QTS can also apply to be paid on the Upper Pay Range, up to a full time equivalent salary of £53k.

From time to time posts with additional allowances also become available.

Please make sure your supporting statement includes your specialism(s).

Part Time 6.4 hours

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Closing Date: 10 January 2025

Interviews: 16 or 20 January 2025 (tbc)

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check