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Peripatetic Music Tutor of Piano and Vocals

Job details
Posting date: 13 May 2024
Salary: £29.09 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 31 May 2024
Location: John Smeaton Academy, Smeaton Approach, Barwick Road, Leeds, LS15 8TA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Gorse Academies Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JSA

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Peripatetic Music Tutor of Piano and Vocals
Fixed Rate of £29.09 per hour

John Smeaton Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational Peripatetic Music Tutor of Piano and Vocals to join our academy. The successful candidate will work with a number of students delivering high quality music lessons and interventions. You will be expected to plan and teach stimulating and challenging lessons, according to the timetable created by our Curriculum Leader of Music, aiming to bring out the best in pupils at any stage of their musical development, from beginner level to the most advanced pupils.

The ideal applicant will have:
• One of the following:
o Recognised music teaching qualification
o Qualified Teaching Status
o Music diploma or other evidence of achievement within your field
• The ability to communicate effectively with children from a range of backgrounds.
• Experience of teaching specific instrument and/or or vocal skills to individuals or groups

What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• Specsavers scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:
John Smeaton Academy was the subject of a divestment order from the Secretary of State and became a part of The GORSE Academies Trust on 1 September 2021. Since this date the academy has undergone a significant transformation that sees it rising in popularity within the local community. As we approach the start of our third year within The GORSE Academies Trust, we want to further strengthen the incredible progress that has been made since September 2021 and continue to raise the standard that has transformed the academy thus far. At the heart of all that what we do is our core values Kindness, Ambition, Determination and Respect. Through these values our students, their parents/ carers and our colleagues are committed to the mission of the academy; one where we together ensure that all young people ‘Secure the Gift of Choice’ regardless of socio-economic background. The academy is a truly exceptional place for students to study and for colleagues to work.

If you would like to know more about John Smeaton Academy, please visit our website at www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk
How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 8313900.

If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2024 at 12pm
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn.
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 29th May 2024

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

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.

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