Career Accelerator Pathway Teacher
Unlock your teaching potential with Hertfordshire Music Service. The Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS) Career Accelerator Pathway is a 3 academic term programme offering 2 unique opportunities to engage in on-the-job training.
Are you a skilled musician with little to no teaching experience, and an interest in using your musical training to have a tangible impact? The Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS) Career Accelerator Pathway is a 3 academic term programme offering 2 unique opportunities to engage in on-the-job training.
Educator Pathway:
- Ideal for those passionate about a full-time or part-time teaching career.
- Comprehensive training with over 50 hours of in-person sessions.
- Regular support with over 7 hours of time with a mentor.
- Supported shadowing and student recruitment activities.
- Support in developing the range of skills needed to be a highly effective instrumental/vocal teacher.
- Successful completion of the 3 academic term programme will result in pay progression.
Portfolio Pathway:
- Tailored for musicians balancing a performance career with teaching.
- Comprehensive training with over 30 hours of in-person sessions.
- Regular support with over 4 hours of time with a mentor.
- Supported shadowing and student recruitment activities.
- Support and guidance on effectively balancing teaching and performance commitments.
- Successful completion of the 3 academic term programme will result in pay progression.
Why Join Us?
- An opportunity to have an impact in a values-led organisation.
- Earn while you learn with competitive pay and pay progression.
- Personal mentorship across the full programme.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Commitment to inclusive and diverse practices.
Hertfordshire Music Service Safeguarding, Diversity & Equality
Hertfordshire Music Service and Hertfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity and the Children’s Barred List checks will be required for this role.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
How to Apply
Take the first steps towards a rewarding career in music education. Please contact our Hertfordshire Music Service, Music HR team for a full job description and application from at MusicHR@hertfordshire.gov.uk.
For an informal conversation about the role, please email sean.law@hertfordshire.gov.uk with your contact details and the best time to contact you.
More information about us and our other vacancies can be found on our website.
If you have any questions or comments about this role, or require any of this information in another format, please contact us using any of the contact information above.
We look forward to hearing from you – good luck with you application!
About the Provider
Hertfordshire Music Service
For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county and many thousands of young people are involved in our weekly musical activities.
