We’re looking for brass and cello tutors to join our team.
Lewisham Music are looking to recruit new brass and cello tutors to join our team with the passion to inspire young people with a love of learning and making music. We are currently looking for the following…
Brass tutor (Saturday)
Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Lower Brass
4.5 hours at our Saturday Music Centre leading the Intermediate Wind Band as well as 1:1 brass tuition, and possibly Music Theory. The candidate must have availability to teach on Saturdays during school term time from September 2024.
Brass tutor (Schools)
Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Lower Brass
In addition to Saturday Music Centre there is potential for some small group tuition in schools from September 2024.
Cello tutor (Saturday)
4.5 hours at our Saturday Music Centre leading the Chamber Ensemble as well as 1:1 cello tuition, and possibly the Intermediate Strings group. The candidate must have availability to teach on Saturdays during school term time from September 2024.
Cello tutor (Schools)
In addition to Saturday Music Centre there is potential for some small group tuition in schools from September 2024.
Why work for Lewisham Music?
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in Lewisham schools and academies, as well as at our after-school groups, Saturday Music Centre, holiday courses, events, and creative projects at our premises at The Fellowship Inn and in collaboration with Hub partners organisations.
As well as offering instrument hire, instrumental and vocal lessons (for individuals, groups and whole classes), music theory classes, bands and ensembles and CPD and training for professionals, Lewisham Music has diversified our offer to include music production, songwriting, rap, cross-genre creative programmes and more. We also have received significant funding to deliver programmes focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion, creative careers programmes for young people, mental health, and supporting the talent of children from low-income households.
Our core work is with 5-18 year olds but we deliver some skills/careers-based programmes for 18-30 year olds.
This is an exciting time to join Lewisham Music, we’ll offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community and to develop yourself as a professional with our ongoing programme of Continuing Professional Development.
Work status
30 weeks per year (term time only).
Pay
Attending Lewisham Music training starts from £16.01 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
Individual and small-group tuition starts from £33.15 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
Whole class and ensemble tuition starts from £34.82 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
One-off projects and performances is £37.11 (inc. holiday pay) per hour.
Curriculum teaching is £40.82 (inc. holiday pay) per hour.
Contract type
Permanent – Employed PAYE.
Location
Work can be across the borough of Lewisham in schools and community settings, and occasionally further afield. Our new community music spaces at The Fellowship Inn is on Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT. Our Saturday Music Centre runs at Prendergast Vale School, Elmira Street, SE13 7BN.
Benefits
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined benefit) with employee contributions from 7.4%.
Safeguarding
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Lewisham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check (enhanced check where appropriate), satisfactory references plus a review of your personal social media and online activity.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and The Exceptions Order 1975.
Application deadline
Thursday 18 July – 9am
Interview / audition date
Tuesday 23 July in-person. The venue for the interview will be confirmed upon being invited to an interview.
Job Description and Person Specification
Please ensure that you read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
Job Description and Person Specification
How to apply
Please click the button below and complete our online application form. If you have any questions then please email jobs@lewishammusic.org
Application form
Equalities statement
Lewisham Music is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. This is done by celebrating and valuing individual differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Any identifying personal information on your application will be removed prior to the shortlisting process. This information will only be reviewed after the interview process to ensure that we are reaching a diverse range of candidates, and to help us continually review our recruitment process to ensure it is fully inclusive and accessible to all.
