Bass Tutor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35.71 per hour |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Gateshead, NE8 2JR |
| Cwmni: | North Music Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 237 |
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Job Advert
Bass Tutor
Deadline for applications: 5pm, 13th July 2025
Reports to: Study Leader (Contemporary)
Location: Gateshead
Working hours: 4-5 hours (Sundays)
Salary: SCP 56 - £35.71 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
Teaching begins Sept 14th, 2025.
About The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
We’re a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians
are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum- selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine- shaking
toddlers practice in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Whether you’re front of house, waiting in the wings or keeping things running behind the scenes you will be part of a team that
means 2 million people enjoy top – notch gigs, concerts and classes in our own venue at Gateshead Quays, out in communities across
the North East and through live- streamed performances and digital lessons.
About Make Music
Make Music is the name for all of The Glasshouse’s music-making classes, groups, ensembles, and activities for schools and music
educators. People of all ages, experience levels and backgrounds sing, play, and create with us. Whether starting from scratch or
polishing some skills there’s a class, choir, band, or studio to suit everyone.
Make Music: Young People supports any young person aged 4 to 19 find their voice, learn a musical instrument, write, and produce
their own songs, meet others to play and sing with, build their confidence, and take part in exciting performances. The Glasshouse
runs a leading musical training that supports young musicians aged 4 - 19 to develop the skills and confidence to reach their
musical potential. We encourage applicants from the most diverse backgrounds, making sure that everyone has the chance to study
with us. Financial support is available through grants and bursaries.
The Glasshouse understands that people learn in different ways and have different musical interests. We have come up with ways of
teaching music that support people’s personal development as well as musical, designed around the needs of the person learning. We
have written this down in our Inclusive Music Making Guide and everything we do is based on that. Through all this we connect
young people with visiting artists, and we work with Music Hubs and other partners to support young people to grow in the North
East.
The Glasshouse Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is a high-level music training programme for young people with exceptional
potential and passion for music. It is part of the Department of Education Music and Dance Scheme network. Taking place on Sunday
during term time, students receive tuition, ensemble training and classes in music theory, alongside individual guidance and
development. There are exciting opportunities to compose music and work alongside inspirational visiting artists, as well as
multiple performance opportunities. The CAT is open to a wide range of musical genres and instruments including voice.
About you
Are you self-motivated, happy working in a team environment and flexible enough to adapt to a changing environment? If this sounds
like you, read on to find out how you can hit the ground running.
Overall purpose of the job
The Centre for Advanced Training Bass Tutor will be part of the CAT Contemporary tutor team working within Make Music: Young
People. The role will involve teaching young people, aged 10-18, both individually and, potentially, as part of an ensemble and in
preparation for performances on Sundays during term time at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
It would be great if you had experience in:
* Playing to an advanced, professional standard on both electric and double bass
* Working with young people aged 10-18
* Valuing diversity in relation to styles of music and strive to champion and celebrate musical pioneers from a variety of
musical styles
* Experience of teaching a diverse range of jazz, popular and contemporary musical styles
* Performing at a professional level
* Ability to share passion for music and inspire students
* Being adaptable with students of different ages, levels of knowledge, and learning styles
* Using initiative and being resourceful and efficient
* Excellent communication skills, both with young people and with colleagues
* An inclusive approach to working with young people
Skills and knowledge of:
* Technique and a broad repertoire on both electric and double bass
* A range of music teaching methods
* A clear understanding of music of black origin (music of African diaspora)
* An understanding of musical elements and social context that define a range of popular music styles
* Inclusive music practice
* Safeguarding in education contexts
It also helps if you have:
* Experience of teaching through online platforms
* Familiarity with a variety of exam boards
You’ll be responsible for:
General
* Teach young people in 1:1 lessons, working on appropriate instrumental technique and repertoire
* Lead group-based music learning activities where relevant
* Lead or co-lead ensembles where relevant, helping young people to grow their skills in playing together as a group
* Lead exciting and stimulating high-quality activities, which help young people to progress personally, socially and musically
* Prepare young people for performances as and when needed
* Support students to prepare for exams
Evaluation and Reporting
* Work closely with the Study Leader to manage learning accreditation and assessment of students, as required
* Help us to gather feedback when needed, so that we can monitor and evaluate the programme
Programme (artistic)
* Keep up to date with current developments in relation to your own performance practice, specialist education and learning
practice
* Contribute to the writing of curriculum documents and learning resources
* Lead exemplary tuition in specific instrumental/subject areas
* Provide expert advice on the development of specific instrumental learning/programme areas
* Support the development and maintenance of excellent and inclusive music practice, social and musical pedagogies within Make
Music: Young People
* Work with colleagues to remove barriers to engagement and make sure music learning activities meet a range of different needs,
interests, and contexts
* Attend and/or lead, performances, events and programme activities as required
* Work closely with others in the team to connect to The Glasshouse’s artistic programme
Programme (operational)
* Create lesson plans for each session that you lead, and for the full term
* Contribute and create relevant music and effective learning materials to support teaching and planning
* Attend team and organisational meetings as agreed
* Understand and adhere to operational policies/handbooks
People
* Attend team meetings, line management meetings and planning meetings as required
Marketing and Comms
* Work with colleagues to support effective recruitment
Health and Safety and safeguarding
* Work with Designated Safeguarding Officers and Director of Safeguarding to implement safeguarding policies and procedures
throughout the programme to maintain high standards of safeguarding and pastoral care of children and adults at risk
* To accept personal responsibility for understanding and following Health and Safety, Child protection, Equality and Diversity
and other policies within the Trust
But don’t worry if you’re not a perfect match for the job description and criteria, we’d love you to apply anyway. We are more
interested in your determination, positivity, and willingness to get stuck in.
Our commitment to your development
At The Glasshouse, we’re always learning. And we know that when it comes to training, everyone is different. So, you’ll work
closely with your manager to identify what your training journey will look like. If you have a specific interest or you would like
to develop your skills in a certain area, we want to hear about it.
This may be through gaining a qualification, on-the-job training or learning within your team, but whatever path you take, through
training and support, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your role.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
At The Glasshouse, we encourage a working environment that’s welcoming, inclusive, and diverse. Different backgrounds, views and
experiences are valued so everyone can be themselves.
Our venue and programmes are for everyone, so we want to make sure this opportunity is available to everyone, no matter your
background or the challenges you’ve faced.
For example, we would love to hear from you if you:
* Are D/deaf. Have a disability, learning difficulty or significant long -term health condition which affects your daily life
* Describe yourself as neurodiverse (this might include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autistic spectrum, and others)
* Grew up in a family receiving Universal Credit or state benefits
* Have ever lived in council or social housing or been on the housing register
* Have ever lived in sheltered accommodation or experienced homelessness
* Experienced being in care at any point in your life
* Have been a refugee or asylum seeker
* Are from the African, South, East and South–East Asian, Middle East, Latinx or North African diaspora, or have experienced
racism
* These are some common examples of challenging circumstances but there may be others. Everyone is welcome to apply.
* We do not discriminate because of race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or expression, age,
disability or any other protected characteristic as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all of those
that work with us to share this commitment. We operate a robust safeguarding framework and continuous assessment and development
to support safer working practice across out workforce. Our roles are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes
relevant background checks and the disclosure of criminal records, sanctions, and investigations where appropriate. This position
is eligible for an Enhanced DBS / with a check of the Children’s / Adult’s Barred List.
Right to Work
We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission
to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship. You will be asked to share proof of this
prior to receiving any offer of employment.
Our application process
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 13th July 2025
Interview date: 21st July 2025
We understand that interviews can be a nerve-racking experience. We want you to feel comfortable so you can be yourself and shine,
so if you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Isabella, People Coordinator
at recruitment@theglasshouseicm.org [recruitment@theglasshouseicm.org]
Bass Tutor
Deadline for applications: 5pm, 13th July 2025
Reports to: Study Leader (Contemporary)
Location: Gateshead
Working hours: 4-5 hours (Sundays)
Salary: SCP 56 - £35.71 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
Teaching begins Sept 14th, 2025.
About The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
We’re a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians
are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum- selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine- shaking
toddlers practice in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Whether you’re front of house, waiting in the wings or keeping things running behind the scenes you will be part of a team that
means 2 million people enjoy top – notch gigs, concerts and classes in our own venue at Gateshead Quays, out in communities across
the North East and through live- streamed performances and digital lessons.
About Make Music
Make Music is the name for all of The Glasshouse’s music-making classes, groups, ensembles, and activities for schools and music
educators. People of all ages, experience levels and backgrounds sing, play, and create with us. Whether starting from scratch or
polishing some skills there’s a class, choir, band, or studio to suit everyone.
Make Music: Young People supports any young person aged 4 to 19 find their voice, learn a musical instrument, write, and produce
their own songs, meet others to play and sing with, build their confidence, and take part in exciting performances. The Glasshouse
runs a leading musical training that supports young musicians aged 4 - 19 to develop the skills and confidence to reach their
musical potential. We encourage applicants from the most diverse backgrounds, making sure that everyone has the chance to study
with us. Financial support is available through grants and bursaries.
The Glasshouse understands that people learn in different ways and have different musical interests. We have come up with ways of
teaching music that support people’s personal development as well as musical, designed around the needs of the person learning. We
have written this down in our Inclusive Music Making Guide and everything we do is based on that. Through all this we connect
young people with visiting artists, and we work with Music Hubs and other partners to support young people to grow in the North
East.
The Glasshouse Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is a high-level music training programme for young people with exceptional
potential and passion for music. It is part of the Department of Education Music and Dance Scheme network. Taking place on Sunday
during term time, students receive tuition, ensemble training and classes in music theory, alongside individual guidance and
development. There are exciting opportunities to compose music and work alongside inspirational visiting artists, as well as
multiple performance opportunities. The CAT is open to a wide range of musical genres and instruments including voice.
About you
Are you self-motivated, happy working in a team environment and flexible enough to adapt to a changing environment? If this sounds
like you, read on to find out how you can hit the ground running.
Overall purpose of the job
The Centre for Advanced Training Bass Tutor will be part of the CAT Contemporary tutor team working within Make Music: Young
People. The role will involve teaching young people, aged 10-18, both individually and, potentially, as part of an ensemble and in
preparation for performances on Sundays during term time at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
It would be great if you had experience in:
* Playing to an advanced, professional standard on both electric and double bass
* Working with young people aged 10-18
* Valuing diversity in relation to styles of music and strive to champion and celebrate musical pioneers from a variety of
musical styles
* Experience of teaching a diverse range of jazz, popular and contemporary musical styles
* Performing at a professional level
* Ability to share passion for music and inspire students
* Being adaptable with students of different ages, levels of knowledge, and learning styles
* Using initiative and being resourceful and efficient
* Excellent communication skills, both with young people and with colleagues
* An inclusive approach to working with young people
Skills and knowledge of:
* Technique and a broad repertoire on both electric and double bass
* A range of music teaching methods
* A clear understanding of music of black origin (music of African diaspora)
* An understanding of musical elements and social context that define a range of popular music styles
* Inclusive music practice
* Safeguarding in education contexts
It also helps if you have:
* Experience of teaching through online platforms
* Familiarity with a variety of exam boards
You’ll be responsible for:
General
* Teach young people in 1:1 lessons, working on appropriate instrumental technique and repertoire
* Lead group-based music learning activities where relevant
* Lead or co-lead ensembles where relevant, helping young people to grow their skills in playing together as a group
* Lead exciting and stimulating high-quality activities, which help young people to progress personally, socially and musically
* Prepare young people for performances as and when needed
* Support students to prepare for exams
Evaluation and Reporting
* Work closely with the Study Leader to manage learning accreditation and assessment of students, as required
* Help us to gather feedback when needed, so that we can monitor and evaluate the programme
Programme (artistic)
* Keep up to date with current developments in relation to your own performance practice, specialist education and learning
practice
* Contribute to the writing of curriculum documents and learning resources
* Lead exemplary tuition in specific instrumental/subject areas
* Provide expert advice on the development of specific instrumental learning/programme areas
* Support the development and maintenance of excellent and inclusive music practice, social and musical pedagogies within Make
Music: Young People
* Work with colleagues to remove barriers to engagement and make sure music learning activities meet a range of different needs,
interests, and contexts
* Attend and/or lead, performances, events and programme activities as required
* Work closely with others in the team to connect to The Glasshouse’s artistic programme
Programme (operational)
* Create lesson plans for each session that you lead, and for the full term
* Contribute and create relevant music and effective learning materials to support teaching and planning
* Attend team and organisational meetings as agreed
* Understand and adhere to operational policies/handbooks
People
* Attend team meetings, line management meetings and planning meetings as required
Marketing and Comms
* Work with colleagues to support effective recruitment
Health and Safety and safeguarding
* Work with Designated Safeguarding Officers and Director of Safeguarding to implement safeguarding policies and procedures
throughout the programme to maintain high standards of safeguarding and pastoral care of children and adults at risk
* To accept personal responsibility for understanding and following Health and Safety, Child protection, Equality and Diversity
and other policies within the Trust
But don’t worry if you’re not a perfect match for the job description and criteria, we’d love you to apply anyway. We are more
interested in your determination, positivity, and willingness to get stuck in.
Our commitment to your development
At The Glasshouse, we’re always learning. And we know that when it comes to training, everyone is different. So, you’ll work
closely with your manager to identify what your training journey will look like. If you have a specific interest or you would like
to develop your skills in a certain area, we want to hear about it.
This may be through gaining a qualification, on-the-job training or learning within your team, but whatever path you take, through
training and support, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your role.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
At The Glasshouse, we encourage a working environment that’s welcoming, inclusive, and diverse. Different backgrounds, views and
experiences are valued so everyone can be themselves.
Our venue and programmes are for everyone, so we want to make sure this opportunity is available to everyone, no matter your
background or the challenges you’ve faced.
For example, we would love to hear from you if you:
* Are D/deaf. Have a disability, learning difficulty or significant long -term health condition which affects your daily life
* Describe yourself as neurodiverse (this might include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autistic spectrum, and others)
* Grew up in a family receiving Universal Credit or state benefits
* Have ever lived in council or social housing or been on the housing register
* Have ever lived in sheltered accommodation or experienced homelessness
* Experienced being in care at any point in your life
* Have been a refugee or asylum seeker
* Are from the African, South, East and South–East Asian, Middle East, Latinx or North African diaspora, or have experienced
racism
* These are some common examples of challenging circumstances but there may be others. Everyone is welcome to apply.
* We do not discriminate because of race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or expression, age,
disability or any other protected characteristic as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all of those
that work with us to share this commitment. We operate a robust safeguarding framework and continuous assessment and development
to support safer working practice across out workforce. Our roles are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes
relevant background checks and the disclosure of criminal records, sanctions, and investigations where appropriate. This position
is eligible for an Enhanced DBS / with a check of the Children’s / Adult’s Barred List.
Right to Work
We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission
to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship. You will be asked to share proof of this
prior to receiving any offer of employment.
Our application process
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 13th July 2025
Interview date: 21st July 2025
We understand that interviews can be a nerve-racking experience. We want you to feel comfortable so you can be yourself and shine,
so if you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Isabella, People Coordinator
at recruitment@theglasshouseicm.org [recruitment@theglasshouseicm.org]