Music Centre Instructor

Salary: £22,601 to £35,259 per annum pro rata

Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type: Fixed term until August 2028

Hours: Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm (3.5 hours)
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Harrogate Music Centre is looking for 2 inspiring and passionate music tutors to teach on Saturday mornings (from 9am to 12:30pm), and to lead some of our ensembles.

The Service

We are a thriving music centre, with a longstanding tradition of producing excellent ensembles, for all ages and level of ability. We have now 4 ensembles that need a new director starting in September:

• Beginners woodwind & brass band
• Percussion ensemble
• Concert band
• Mixed ensemble (adults, including instruments across all families)

The role

The post is a mixture of teaching individual lessons and small groups, as well as conducting some of our ensembles, of which You will teach two of the ensembles, according to prior experience and timetabling needs.

We will welcome candidates from varied musical backgrounds, from classical to popular music, marching bands, jazz, etc. Experience conducting and leading ensembles is desirable, but not essential. Training and guidance will be provided as needed, to support the right candidate during their first year in the role, should they need to develop their ensemble conductor skills.

The music centre meets for 30 Saturdays per year (approximately 10 each term) and performs a range of concerts across the whole year, from Christmas, Easter and Summer showcases.

For further information about the role please contact Martin Berger at Martin.Berger@northyorks.gov.uk

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Key dates:

Closing Date: Thursday 10th September

Interview Date: Saturday 12th September – 9.30am
Venue for Interview: St Aidan's C of E High School (Harrogate)

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Total rewards

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