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Instrumental Teacher – Woodwind

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Part Time – Permanent

Salary: £20001 – £30000

Benefits: Pension, life assurance, retail discounts, health cash plans, EAP, paid travel time as a peripatetic teacher, ongoing Continuing Professional Development opportunities and more.

Services For Education is a growing children’s charity in Birmingham. We use the power of learning and music to improve outcomes for children, young people and communities. Our diverse charitable projects support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, children in care, children and adults with additional needs (including mld, sld, pmld, asd) and adults who are at risk of isolation and loneliness. By joining our team, you would be helping to change the lives of so many people in Birmingham.

OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about music and sharing your love of woodwind instruments with students of all ages? We are looking for an inspiring, dedicated, and skilled woodwind teacher to join our team and nurture the next generation of musicians.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group lessons for students of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Develop engaging lesson plans that cater to the individual needs and goals of each student.

Prepare students for performances, exams, and auditions.

Continuously monitor and encourage progress, providing constructive feedback.

Stay updated with music teaching methodologies and participate in professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

Proficiency in playing and teaching at least one woodwind instrument

A degree in music or music education, or equivalent professional experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A passion for teaching and a commitment to inspiring students to achieve their musical goals.

Experience:

Small Group/1:1 teaching (all ages up to 18)

Whole Class Instrumental Teaching

Ensemble direction (beginner through to advanced)

Experience of working with children with additional needs (mainstream and special schools)

What We Offer:

A competitive salary, complemented with benefits, based on your valuable experience.

A supportive and creative work environment where your ideas and talents are valued.

Opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering your career advancement.

The chance to be part of a community of music enthusiasts and educators, making a positive impact.

If you are genuinely enthusiastic about music education and eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young musicians, we are excited to learn more about you. Please share a completed application form outlining your teaching philosophy and why you are the perfect fit for this role with our recruitment team. Join us in cultivating a love for music and nurturing the talents of the musicians of tomorrow. Take the first step and apply today!

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Our Benefits

Retail & Leisure Discounts

Pension Scheme

Dining Out Discounts

Health Cash Plan

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

What do our people say about working for SFE?

Here for the community

"I feel immensely proud to be part of an organisation that makes such a meaningful impact on the Birmingham community"

Pursue your passions

"We are all united by passion that comes from music and learning"

Extraordinary and meaningful work

"I want children to be able to achieve their dreams and bring music to life for them"

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important information for applicants

Services For Education is committed to highest standards in safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants involved in regulated activity will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. Everyone in Services For Education is alert to safeguarding issues and has a shared responsibility that is integral throughout our policies and practice.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To find out what personal data we, Services For Education, hold about you and how we collect and use it during and after the recruitment process please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

We are committed to the principle of diversity and equality of opportunity in employment.

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Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, we are required to check that anyone taking up employment with us has the legal right to work in the UK.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide documentary proof of this during the interview process and we will be required to take a copy of the successful candidates’ documents before they commence working with us.

Please note, if you are a non-EU citizen you will need to hold the relevant visa giving you the right to work in the UK, to be evidenced via an Immigration Status share code. We are unable to sponsor non-EU citizens looking to come to the UK for work.

For more information please visit the UK Border Agency website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

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