Cover Pool Instrumental Teacher
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Spennymoor
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join Durham Music Service as a casual pool instrumental teacher and deliver high quality and exciting music tuition to children!
We welcome applications from all disciplines, but we are especially interested in Guitar teachers at this time.
As an instrumental teacher, you will be involved in delivering both whole class 'First Access' programmes and small group tuition. The job involves travel across County Durham/Darlington Borough and candidates must be able to meet this provision.WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Durham Music Service provides lessons across a range of instruments and singing (whole class and small groups) from Early Years to 6th Form. You can find out more about our work at www.durhammusic.org.uk
The service is committed to safeguarding children. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people.
As a cover teacher, you will provide temporary cover for absent members of Durham Music Service teaching staff by planning and delivering instrumental and/or vocal lessons to groups of young people. You could get involved in assisting or leading Durham Music Service ensembles and developing new and current programmes to meet the requirements of the schools and the Music Education Hub.
We encourage you to contact Joanna James via email at jo.james@durham.gov.uk or Durham Music Service at durhammusicservice@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You must have a recognised music performance qualification (Grade 8 or equivalent - please ask if you are not sure) on your principal instrument or voice.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 29th April 2025.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the 'Person Specification' section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
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