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SalaryThe starting salary for this role is GBP10,558 per annum for working 11.5 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (379.50 hours per year). Please be aware that although the advertised working hours are correct at present, these are subject to change each term.
Are you passionate about getting young people to take up an instrument? To make music with others?
If you would enjoy being part of an organisation with like-minded musicians and teachers who put students and inclusive practice first, we now have a great opportunity for a Cello Teacher to join us!
Rewards and Benefits
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Surrey Arts
Surrey Arts is the lead youth music organisation in Surrey, and we provide music lessons, instrument hire, out of school music centres, activities and ensembles for young people.
About the role
We now have an opportunity for a Cello Teacher to join our talented team of experienced and committed teaching staff. Across 33 weeks of the academic year, you will deliver high quality and innovative music education to children and adults at various schools and venues around the county.
In this role, you will be supported by a team of Administrators and an Area Manager to organise your schedule and timetables. You will also be provided with annual paid CPD and training opportunities.
You will join a team dedicated to "changing lives through world class arts". Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey.
We currently have the following position available:
East Surrey Area (Redhill and Ashstead) - A cello specialist with optional upper strings or piano. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after school at the music centre. Additional daytime school hours teaching is also available for a teacher of upper strings and/or piano.
This is a peripatetic role where teaching takes place during the school day, after school and at the weekend, at various schools and music centres in Surrey.
Shortlisting Criteria
As part of your application you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following questions:
For this role, you will also need to have the ability and willingness to travel around the county.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
The job advert closes at 23.59 on Sunday 17th March 2024. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27th March.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's Barred List checks will be required for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application.
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form.
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
