Band Coach Support Lead - Northern Ireland

Position Title: Band Coach Support Lead

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable music educator to take on a dynamic field-based role, combining regional lesson cover and in-field coaching with support for a team of band coaches. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys travel, and is excited by the opportunity to support and uplift a network of primary school music programmes.

Why Join iRock School of Music?

Founded in 2016 by father and son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music is built on a belief in the power of music to unleash creativity, potential, and passion in every child. What started in a garden shed is now teaching thousands of children in hundreds of schools across the UK, making a real impact on students\’ confidence and teamwork skills through rock and pop band lessons.

At iRock, we don’t just teach music—we inspire and change lives. Our workplace culture reflects these values: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. You\’ll be joining a company that encourages innovation, values diverse learning styles, and understands the importance of creative expression.

• Location: Extensive travel across the region with occasional overnight stays, covering areas such as Belfast, Newry & Portadown (You must Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle)
• Salary: £28,000 per year (increasing to £29,000 from November) + fuel card + car allowance + overnight expenses
• Holiday: 11 weeks paid school holidays per year, plus bank holidays
• Contract: Full-time, permanent

Key Responsibilities:

Field Support & Delivery

• Deliver engaging rock and pop music lessons in a band setting to primary-aged children across various schools
• Provide comprehensive cover for absent band coaches, ensuring continuity of experience and quality for children
• Support band coaches in lesson delivery and live events such as concerts and showcases
• Work closely with the operations team to assist in scheduling and delivering rescheduled sessions
• Contribute to logistics including management of musical equipment and distribution of marketing materials
• Maintain all admin responsibilities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Coach Development & Regional Support

• Support the Band Coach Performance Manager provide in-field coaching and mentoring to a team of up to 12 band coaches in your area

• Support the Band Coach Performance Manager carry out regular lesson observations, offer feedback, and deliver model sessions when needed.
• Inspire and motivate coaches to uphold iRock’s mission, values, and high standards of delivery.
• Assist the Band Coach Performance Manager with operational insights, field reports, and suggestions for process improvement.
• Help drive student engagement and retention across your region.
• Build strong relationships with schools and act as a trusted point of contact when needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and completion of all necessary administrative tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 academic year as an iRock Band Coach or similar
• Proven ability to teach at least two instruments from: drums, keyboard, guitar, vocals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage positively with team members and school stakeholders
• Confidence in delivering high-energy sessions independently and supporting others to do the same
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay overnight when required
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for music education
• Proven ability to inspire, support, and motivate team members to perform at their best
• Confident delivering feedback and coaching in a way that is constructive and empowering
• Experience mentoring or developing peers, ideally in a music or education setting
• Comfortable holding others accountable to high standards while maintaining a supportive tone
• Able to lead by example demonstrating professionalism, energy, and a commitment to iRock’s values
• Organised and self-motivated, capable of managing a regional workload alongside team support responsibilities.

Perks & Benefits

• Fuel card and expense coverage for travel and overnight stays.
• 10 weeks paid school holidays + bank holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and mentoring.
• Virtual GP access and support for treatment costs.
• Discount schemes for musical equipment and daily essentials.
• Team socials, an annual conference, and end-of-year bonuses.

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person\’s gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.

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