Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Strings) in Leeds

The Instrumental Learning Team deliver a year-round programme of high quality and engaging group music tuition within the Young Musicians Studio, promoting musical excellence to young people from all backgrounds and providing development pathways for committed and enthusiastic young people to realise their musical potential.

Key Accountabilities:

• As part of a team of tutors, plan and deliver tuition at the Young Musicians Studio, integrating musicianship, instrumental skills and ensemble playing and ensuring good technique is being implemented.
• Direct ensembles at rehearsals, workshops and performances where required.
• Offer musical and programme-related support, advice and expertise to children, staff and parents where appropriate.
• Ensure monitoring and self-evaluation of teaching and learning methods, to track progress of all participants and develop best practice at an individual level and across the wider team.
• Support the team by providing knowledge and practical advice regarding instrument repairs, maintenance and instrument and accessory purchases.
• Attend communication, planning and development meetings as required.
• Perform related duties or projects as assigned / directed.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications: Solid classical instrumental music training and a demonstrable high level of musical skill and literacy.

Experience / skills required:

• Experience of working in a professional capacity as an instrument player and tutor.
• Understanding of musical pedagogy in relation to instrumental learning; from beginner upwards.
• Knowledge of instrumental repertoire suitable for children and young people in a variety of contexts.
• Demonstrable commitment to and enthusiasm for a high-quality group teaching model.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Additional Responsibilities:

• As this post supports work with children and young people on a regular basis, DBS Enhanced Clearance is required.
• As this role supports work in professional settings, a good standard of personal presentation is required.
• As a member of the wider Learning & Engagement team, this post requires the ability and flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.

Terms and Conditions:

• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours of work: 3.5 hours per week
• Pension: Opera North will automatically enrol you into the company pension scheme upon appointment and after 3 months’ service will contribute equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will be required to make a personal contribution of 2.5% of your basic pay. We reserve the right to make future changes to our pension arrangements.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of the candidate. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

General responsibilities of everyone who works for us:

• Represent the company values and purpose to create extraordinary experiences every day.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with all team members and take an active part in team meetings and discussions.
• Be an ambassador for Opera North and follow our policies and procedures.
• Play your part in ensuring that everyone who comes through our door is welcomed and treated with respect.