Upper Strings (Violin & Viola) Teacher

There are currently 11 hours per week, including a Saturday Morning music centre, plus a significant scope for expansion and development. The current work includes a variety of school settings in the Holme Valley area of Kirklees that you would be required to teach every week (for 33 weeks during term time). In addition to the regular teaching, there will be further opportunities to work on projects with our talented and welcoming string team, recital groups and attend CPDL sessions, and additional time will be allocated for recruitment.

You will require an Enhanced DBS, and you will need to be able to transport yourself between different schools during each working day

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality upper-string lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
• Plan effective lessons/rehearsals
• Inspire students to develop a love for music and a lifelong passion for playing the violin and viola.

Requirements

• Proven experience in upper-string teaching to students of varying abilities
• Proficiency in music theory and keyboard skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for working with children and adults
• Flexibility to travel to different schools within Kirklees

Musica Kirklees is passionate about providing all children with access to music. You should have a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as a proven track record of excellence, a vision for inspiring more young people to participate in music, and the ability to motivate young people to achieve their personal best.