Artforms Musician Tutor - Req25020

Job title: ArtForms Musician Tutors (Orchestral Strings and Woodwind teams)
Salary: £35,745.00 - £38,223.00 (pro rata)
Hours: 3 F/T teaching posts (32.5 hours); applicants looking for half time or over would be considered
Contract: Permanent
Locations: Peripatetic (working across Leeds schools and academies)
As a musical instrument Tutor for ArtForms you’ll thrive on seeing your pupils progress and evolve through their musical engagement with their school and beyond.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a musical instrument Tutor you’ll will bring to the role:

• A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family
• A broad knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends
• Understanding of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family
• Enthusiasm to motivate learners of all abilities
• A commitment to developing your pupils including introducing them to wider playing opportunities such as the City of Leeds Youth Music groups

About the role

As a musical instrument Tutor you’ll use your own skills and experience to inspire and develop your pupils, helping them to progress with their own chosen instrument as well as developing their wider musical understanding. You will also make them aware of and encourage engagement with wider playing opportunities such as school based ensembles or, where appropriate, City of Leeds Youth Music groups.
The role is integral to our offer to Leeds schools and academies; ArtForms has a relationship with the majority of educational settings in Leeds and our teaching team are the foundation of all we do for those sites.
This role includes teaching instrumental lessons in both a small group and whole class setting. There is also the opportunity to conduct some of our youth ensembles during the evening. Experience in both whole class and ensemble leading is desirable.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply
Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

In view of the proximity of the end of the academic year, we hope to interview for these posts in the week commencing 8th July.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Megan Hart. Call 0113 37 82850 or email megan.hart@leeds.gov.uk 
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
 
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job purpose: Delivery of effective instrumental or vocal learning for small groups, whole classes (as appropriate), and individuals in a variety of contexts in and beyond the school day, (primary and secondary schools, SILCS, other learning environments) throughout the city, in line with ArtForms' shared and agreed practices

Responsibilities:

• Using tuition and learning methods which keep pupils engaged
• Supporting schools in their delivery of the National Curriculum in Music, including the preparation of pupils for performances for GCSE, "A'' level and other external examinations 
• Delivering the agreed number of hours of musical instructing in each scheduled learning context, either during the school day, and/or after school hours. 
• Taking part in and (where appropriate) leading curriculum enrichment and performances in schools as required
• Assisting with a reasonable number of concerts or performances involving learners outside normal school hours
• Where appropriate, maintaining contact with the management of schools in which they instruct and working in close consultation with school staff on matters concerning the selection of pupils, pupil numbers and grouping, progress and attendance
• Assessing the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
• Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Keeping records of pupils' attendance and progression, and providing written reports
• Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
• Organising and managing appropriate learning environments and resources
• Keeping schools, pupils and parents informed of other opportunities provided by ArtForms and its partners
• Helping schools with the day-to-day, small-scale maintenance of instruments
• Ensuring that all equipment used and all premises in which activities take place, receive due care and respect
• Playing in Artforms’ staff ensembles as required
• Being involved in coaching ensembles organised centrally, residential courses and other one-off events in order to assist the progress and development of pupils. (Such involvement would be negotiated individually.)
• Actively promoting inclusion and equality for all
• Participating in staff and departmental meetings, proportionate to contracted hours 
• Maintaining personal and professional development through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other appropriate training activities in order to meet the developing demands of the post
• Undertaking any other activities, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post
• To participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
• To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
• To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner

Qualifications

It is essential that the postholder has the following - Qualification to Grade 8 on at least one instrument (voice), or equivalent standard. A Graduate, professional qualification or equivalent or Qualified teacher status would also be welcome

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family
• Ability to teach all levels from beginners upwards
• Ability to motivate learners of all abilities
• Ability and experience of teaching groups and individuals
• Ability to adapt easily to a variety of working practices and teaching environments
• Knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family
• Broader knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends

Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics 

• Understand and embraceLeeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities. 
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. 
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.  
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post.  Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates. 

• Ability to promote music education and to advocate for quality music teaching in music centres
• Understanding and knowledge of different pedagogical approaches to music teaching (e.g. Kodaly, Orff, Musical Futures, Voices Foundation)
• Experience of teaching a wide age range of learners
• Experience of creating and arranging learning materials appropriate for use in lessons
• Experience of promoting and delivering music in educational settings
• Some experience of teaching in schools