Peripatetic Music Tutor

Location: All Trust schools

About us

At Wickersley Partnership Trust, students and learning are at the centre of everything we do. We nurture the development of knowledge, creativity, skills and understanding to help our children develop into happy, healthy, caring and successful citizens. We do this in a safe and positive learning environment where every individual is valued, self-belief is encouraged and each individual is able to achieve their full potential.

Wickersley Partnership Trust was founded in 2014 with charitable status and currently comprises of 8 primary schools and 5 secondary schools (including 1 sixth form) across Rotherham and neighbouring counties. WPT is committed to ensuring that all students have the best educational experience possible, and to do this, we recognise the importance of supporting our staff thoroughly in their professional development through the dissemination of best practice and collaboration, and through reflecting and debating on their practice. More about WPT’s vision can be found on our website.

About the role

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated music tutors to join our music team across the schools in our Trust. You will be responsible for the delivery of music tuition to our pupils in Y1 – Y13. We have a particular interest in multi-instrumentalists, guitar, drums, piano and vocal but are also interested in other instruments.

Hours for the role will be according to demand and reviewed termly. There are no minimum hours of work guaranteed and no normal hours of work. However, there is an expectation to teach each student 38 lessons per academic year.

Requirements for the role:

Dedication and a passion for delivering outstanding music tuition to children

A relevant music qualification (Level 8 or degree in music)

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements for practical examinations at GCSE and A Level.

Experience in working with ABRSM, Trinity and Rock School examinations.