Instrumental Tutor - Strings - 4 posts

To provide instrumental tuition to pupils in schools and other EA educational establishments as required. To contribute fully to the development and operation of centralised activities of EA Music.

RESPONSIBLE TO

The post-holder will be responsible to the Head of EA Music.

DUTIES

• Provide tuition to pupils in schools and other EA Music Hubs as required.
• Teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to them.
• Set work to be carried out by pupils.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of pupils assigned to them.
• Provide, in collaboration with the school, guidance and advice to pupils in the tutor's area of expertise.
• In collaboration with the school, communicate and consult with parents about their child's musical development.
• Plan and prepare lessons and programmes of study.

Maintain and develop good customer service relationships.

• Deal, efficiently and pleasantly, with enquiries from EA Music staff, pupils, parents, schools, outside organisations and the general public.
• Communicate and co-operate on matters connected with musical education with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority.

ACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MUSIC SERVICE TEAM

• Participate in meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in demonstration recitals as appropriate.
• Participate, as required, in rehearsals and concert performances of EA Music ensembles in the evenings and/or at weekends.
• Assist, as required, with preparations for Parents’ Nights, Prize Night and other events.
• Attend Parents' Night, Prize Night, Student Recitals and other events as required.
• Participate, as required, in EA Music Courses, both residential and non-residential.
• Ensure that all equipment is carefully maintained and safely operated.
• Assist the Head of EA Music / Line Manager in such additional duties as may be required from time to time.

ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS

• Provide or contribute to written assessments, reports and references relating to pupils, except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising the tutor's own position.
• Prepare pupils for public examinations and assess pupils for the purpose of such examinations; record and report such assessments; and participate in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examinations.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Participate as required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review within EA Music, including:
• reviewing from time-to-time methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Participating in arrangements for training and professional development as an instrumental tutor.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Advising and co-operating with the Head of EA Music / Line Manager as required in the preparation and development of courses of study, tutoring materials, programmes of work, methods of teaching and assessment, workshops, recitals and clinics.

PUPIL WELFARE AND DISCIPLINE

• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils assigned to them in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety, both when they are authorised to be on school premises and when engaged in authorised activities elsewhere.

ADMINISTRATION

• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks relating to such duties as are described above including advice regarding the ordering and allocation of instruments and instrumental teaching resources in schools.

PUPIL REGISTRATION

• Maintaining an official register of pupils and of their attendance for instrumental instruction.

The person appointed may be required to work evenings and/or at weekends. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree (UK Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 6) or equivalent or higher qualification of which Music is a principal component; OR Hold a recognised Music Diploma (Licentiate or Fellowship level).
• Demonstrable experience of instrumental teaching from beginner to advanced level, achieving positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of individual, small and larger group instrumental teaching.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to suit different learning styles.
• Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be required to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Demonstrable experience of teaching non-specialist instruments.
• Demonstrable experience of directing ensembles.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.