Are you passionate about music and sharing your love of instruments and singing with students of all ages? We are looking for inspiring, dedicated and multi-skilled teachers to join our team and nurture our future generation of musicians.

Responsibilities:

As a peripatetic music teacher, you would be delivering a weekly timetable of teaching activities across a range of schools throughout Birmingham in support of the National Plan for Music Education and/or delivering activities connected to SFE’s role as the Music Hub Lead Organisation for Birmingham. This would include:

– Providing individual and group lessons for students of various skill levels, from beginners through to advanced players

– Developing engaging lessons to cater to the individual needs and goals of each student

– Preparing students for performances, exams and auditions

– Continuously monitoring and encouraging young people by providing constructive feedback and guidance to enable progression

– Staying updated with music teaching methodologies and participating in regular professional development opportunities

We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following experience:

Proficient in playing and teaching at least one instrument (achieved Grade 8 or have extensive experience as a performer at an equivalent level) from the following: keyboard, woodwind, brass, upper or lower strings, guitar, percussion, non-traditional instruments (for example sitar, dohl, steel pans or drums or vocal)

Primary Whole Class Instrumental teaching

Expertise in teaching in SEND settings, working with children and young people with complex barriers to learning, including those with severe and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Small Group/1:1 teaching

Ensemble direction

What you will bring to the role:

– Enthusiasm and passion for music and music education, and a commitment to inspiring students to achieve their musical potential

– Qualified Teacher Status (preferred) and/or a bachelors and/or masters degree in Music/Music Education , or equivalent professional experience.

– Excellent communication, team working and interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

– – A competitive salary, based on your experience/qualifications as well as paid travel time and mileage/out of pocket expenses complemented with fantastic benefits,

– 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 team of music enthusiasts and educators, who make a positive impact on the life chances of young people

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 create an account and complete an application form outlining your experience, your teaching philosophy/approach, and why you feel you would be a good fit for our teaching roles

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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