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The salary for this role is £11,064.24 per annum for working 12 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (396 hours per year). Further details below for vacancies in each area. Please be aware that though the advertised working hours are correct at present, these are subject to change each term.
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.
Are you passionate about getting young people to take up an instrument? To make music with others? Would you enjoy being part of an organisation with like-minded musicians and teachers who put students and inclusive practice first?
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.
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
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Piano 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 positions available:
- North Surrey area – 12hpw, to include Tuesday evening in Molesey, and teaching in Camberley/Surrey Heath area. Saturday morning availability would be beneficial.
- East Surrey Area - 12hpw, in Caterham and Redhill (including 2 after school sessions at music centre) Additional Saturday morning hours in Oxted are also available.
Shortlisting Criteria
On your CV, please tell us your current availability and ability to teach after school and on a Saturday morning. Please reference other instruments you can teach also. For this role, you will also need to have the ability and willingness to travel around the county.
To be considered for interview, please answer the application questions clearly and concisely.
- What specialist music knowledge and experience related to your instrument(s) shows that you perform / teach / create to a high standard?
- What experiences do you have working with children and young people in school, youth, or community settings in the UK?
- What experience do you have of managing teaching and learning in small and large group instrumental lessons?
- Have you had any experience teaching students with additional learning needs? If yes, please give an example of how you ensured this student's learning experience gave them the best opportunities to reach their potential. (Please keep this example anonymous).
- Please tell us anything else you would like to know to support your application that is not on your CV.
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.
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.
For an informal discussion please contact sastaff@surreycc.gov.uk and a member of the team will contact you.
The job advert closes at 23.59 On Sunday 17th March 2024 with interviews on Wednesday 27th March 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
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.
