Peripatetic Music Teacher (Curriculum)

Education, Skills & Early Years Directorate Music Service

Ref: 000820

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 per week (25 contact hours in schools)

Location: The Lyceum and various schools throughout Oldham.

Role Overview:

To work as a peripatetic teacher for Oldham Music Service, providing curriculum tuition in schools as well as possibly undertaking a role in relevant ensembles within the Music Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• To teach Curriculum Music in Early Years settings and primary schools
• To deliver Musical Beginnings sessions at the Music Centre
• To lead choirs in school
• To work with relevant Music Centre groups as required
• Some evening and weekend work will be a requirement of this post
• To monitor, record and report on pupils' progress in a concise and literate manner to an agreed Music Service format.
• To conduct, administer or assist with relevant Music Centre groups in rehearsals and concerts as required.
• To direct / assist with relevant school groups as reasonable and appropriate
• To attend and take part in concerts and festival performances as required
• To promote the work of the Music Service and the work of the Oldham Music Centre in a positive way to schools, parents and teachers
• To attend staff briefings and meetings as required
• To meet deadlines including school reports, concert programmes and student transfer details

Key Requirements:

• Relevant music teaching experience within school / music service environment.
• Experience of performing as a musician to a high standard.
• An ability to teach to diploma standard.
• Ability to work with and motivate pupils of all ages and abilities
• Knowledge of technical and practical issues relating to small group tuition and whole class delivery
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Car ownership and / or the ability to travel between schools and other settings as required.
• Ability to use IT applications in relation to the requirements of the post
• Experience of team working and to work effectively with others
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised, reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Music Service including out of hours if necessary

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Values and Behaviours:

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

Our Benefits Package:

• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).

Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those who have served in the Armed Forces as a regular, reserve or cadet.