Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums/Percussion and Keyboard Teachers
Lancashire Music Service is seeking instrumental teachers in all Rock and Pop disciplines, (especially Vocals) including Music Technology to teach 1-1, group and whole class lessons across the county. Lancashire Music Service has been established for over 60 years and is the current lead partner for Lancashire Music Hub, we deliver tuition to over 20,000 pupils per week in a variety of settings.
We have an extremely high demand for lessons across the county, and aim to inspire pupils of all ages to develop a love of music making. These lessons form part of our progression strategy from Whole Class Instrumental Tuition, into 1-1 or group lessons and onto playing with one of our County Ensembles or music centre groups.
Key Information
- We offer a variety of lessons, including 1-1, group and whole class lessons
- Lessons can be between 20 minutes and an hour (small group lessons will be a maximum of 4 pupils in a half an hour slot)
- 1-1 and group lessons may take place in a school during the day, at one of our Music Centres in the evening or when attached to a County Ensemble at the weekend
- Whole class lessons will take place in a school during the school day
- The are 34 lessons delivered over the course of an academic year
- You may teach at several schools in one day
Your day to day work will involve:
- Lesson delivery
- Planning and preparation of materials
- Travelling between schools
- Developing good relationships with your schools and other stakeholders
Required qualifications and experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status is not required
- Teaching experience would be desirable, however this is not essential and training will be given to prepare you for the role if appointed
- The ability to teach more than one instrument or instrumental family is also desirable
- An enthusiastic and energetic approach
- Good organisational skills
- Computer literacy, including using music technology
- An open mind to learning new techniques and approaches
DBS
In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service. We will arrange this for you if needs be.
Other Information
A full induction will be given upon appointment. You will also be given an iPad on long term loan, any resources that you might need (including instruments and music technology equipment e.g. Ableton Push2), access to Charanga Professional to use as a resource, and ongoing support. This is a self-employed role, but most of the administration is handled by our business support team.
How to Apply
To submit an application, please send a CV and covering letter that shows your suitability for the role based on the person specification to lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk.
If you have any questions about the role, please email the Training and Quality Manager Rick Kershaw at rick.kershaw@lancashire.gov.uk.
About the Provider
Lancashire Music Service
Lancashire Music Service is part of Lancashire County Council's services and has been providing support, advice and musical opportunities for children and young people across Lancashire for over 50 years. Our approach to teaching is broad and inclusive and we aim to inspire a lifelong love of music.
