Drum Tutor and Small Group Ensemble Leader in London

We are an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is ‘make a difference’ and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.

Three words are crucial to how we guide students to be able to ‘make a difference’: independence, integrity and resilience.

Independence means we support students to develop their skills and attributes, so they have everything they need to succeed. We set challenging targets and raise aspirations so every single one of our students reaches their potential.

Integrity means staff and students must be fair and truthful and have the courage to take the right action in every situation, even when no-one is looking.

Resilience means we give students the tools to recover from difficulties. We show students how taking risks and making mistakes is all part of the learning journey. We also show students how hard work brings success, and support them to persevere with all challenges.

There is a great deal of collaborative working and sharing of good ideas about what works within secondary academies at Harris. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to none.

HAWI Rocks is no ordinary Saturday School. We’re a vibrant, high-energy music programme dedicated to forming real pop and rock bands with young people in Years 5-10. Now in our third year and growing strong with around 30 talented students, we’re on the lookout for passionate, skilled musicians to join our dynamic team of tutors.

As a HAWI Rocks tutor, you will do more than just teach. You’ll ignite creativity, build confidence and bring out powerful performances from a diverse group of young musicians. You will be working alongside fellow specialists in drums, keyboards, vocals and guitar to guide students through a carefully curated setlist of modern pop and rock hits.

Why join us?

• Be part of a tight-knit, creative team
• Make a real impact on young musicians’ lives
• Gain experience in live performance coaching
• Work in a supportive, well-organised programme with all materials provided

If you’re ready to bring your musical expertise to a stage that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, engaging instruction on your specialist instrument
• Leading band rehearsals and helping students shine on stage
• Teaching essential music skills like reading lead sheets, tabs and understanding song structure
• Supporting live performances at end-of-term showcases and exciting events like the Wimbledon High Battle of the Bands and Kings College Arts Festival
• Setting up gear and creating a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for all students
• Collaborating with a passionate team to make every session count

Your working hours will be Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and you will be expected to commit to 10 Saturdays each school term, resulting in approximately 30 Saturdays per academic year.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proficiency in your instrument and a solid understanding of how bands work together
• Experience teaching young people and a flair for making music fun and accessible
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Patience, positivity and a genuine love for music education

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.