Music Tutor (Part Time)

Required to start: 1st September 2022

Music Tutor (Part Time)

C3 (SCP 19-22) £25,926 - £27,513

Actual Salary: £6,614 - £7,019

Hours: 11 Hours Per Week (1.5 Days), Term Time Only + 5 Days

Subject to a 6-Month Probationary Period

An unparalleled opportunity to make music that makes a difference

Ryecroft Academy is looking for an inspirational part-time Music Tutor to join our caring, friendly, dynamic and inspiring school.

This new role will give the postholder a unique opportunity to work with children who are enthusiastic to learn and with colleagues devoted to augmenting the lives of the pupils who study here. We are looking for someone who: 

• Is passionate about music and is able to excel in delivering the national curriculum across all primary key stages; 
• Is highly competent in delivering both choral and instrumental tuition; 
• Has the ability to deliver excellent music focused continued professional development to develop other colleagues; 
• Can strengthen and enhance curriculum planning ensuring clear progression of musicianship knowledge and skills; 
• Has high expectations of themselves, their colleagues and the children they teach; 
• Is well organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team; and 
• Is able to demonstrate very good interpersonal and communication skills.

It would be desirable for this colleague to contribute to our excellent extra-curricular program and lead a choir with passion and in a manner that compliments and enhances our academy ethos.  We would be eager to explore the potential of further peripatetic teaching also.  

Ryecroft is part of the GORSE Academies Trust, which is determined that all students will thrive within an environment that offers them plentiful enrichment opportunities, no matter their background.

This role represents an incredibly exciting prospect for any candidate who is eager to be a part of a nationally renowned organisation with a strong moral compass. We would expect the successful applicant to be of a mind-set where they believe anything is possible for the young people we nurture: likewise, our professional body also benefits from CPD and support that is personalised to your particular needs and experience.

If you are passionate about learning, eager to bring a love and understanding of music to even the youngest person and are excited by the potential to make a positive impact in the lives of some of the most wonderful children in West Leeds, we would be delighted to hear from you.

An application pack is available to download at The Gorse Academies Trust website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs or by email to hannah.flavell@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 733 0129. For more information about our academy, you can visit our website at www.ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk. 

Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7 June 2022, Noon

Applications should be returned to: hannah.flavell@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk 

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

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 for this position.