£30.96 - £39.97 per hour (including preparation and annual leave)
Gloucestershire Music (GM) is seeking a highly skilled and passionate ensemble instructor to lead Gloucestershire Symphonic Wind Orchestra (Adults). This post will support us in achieving high-quality music education by effectively supporting, tutoring and instructing the advanced adult musicians.
Employer
Gloucestershire County Council
Location
Gloucestershire
Contract Type
Part-Time Permanent
Start Date
January 2027
Closing Date
8th November 2026 at 23:59
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Gloucestershire Music, Music Tutor
- Job Location: Colwell Centre for Arts in Education
- Hours per Week: 2.25 hours
- Duration: Term Time Only
- Job Requisition Number: 15081
- This post is not open to job share
About the Role
Gloucestershire Music is seeking a highly skilled and passionate ensemble instructor to lead Gloucestershire Symphonic Wind Orchestra (GSWO). This post will support Gloucestershire Music in achieving high-quality music education by effectively supporting, tutoring, instructing or coaching the musicians in this ensemble.
This role will primarily involve working with our highest-level adult wind orchestra, which meets7-9pm on Mondays, during term-time, at Colwell Arts Centre, Gloucester. Gloucestershire Symphonic Wind Orchestra is aimed at advanced wind, brass and percussion players. It provides an opportunity to tackle advanced repertoire and perform at a high level.
Membership of GSWO is open to adult musicians of grade 7+ standard. The Orchestra will have various performance opportunities throughout the year.
This position may also have opportunities for wider teaching within the music service if the successful applicant has the necessary skillset and availability.
Annual salary based on the 2.25 hours facing per week (the extra 15mins is for set up time each rehearsal) for 30 weeks a year will be £2388.61 – £2697.70. This figure includes annual leave and preparation time. The equivalent hourly rate with annual leave and preparation time per hour is £35.39 – £39.97. The salary will be spread evenly over 12 months.
About You
This position requires someone who possesses the skills to motivate and inspire adult musicians and work towards highest standards of performance. You should have experience of leading such ensembles and have a passion for symphonic orchestral repertoire.
The successful candidate will be line managed by the Extended Learning and Provisions Manager for Gloucestershire Music. See job profile for full details.
About Us
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Annual leave allowance and preparation time wrapped up in pay
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
Additional Information
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position may be subject to a DBS check.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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