Instrumental/Vocal Tutor (Cello)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, LE3 8RA |
| Cwmni: | Leicestershire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7010 |
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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA
Salary: Grade 9 – £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 Academic Year
Closing Date: 2nd March 2026
Interview Date(s): W/c 9th March 2026
About the Role
Leicestershire Music is looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Cello Teacher to join our team of dedicated instrumental tutors.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who believes in creating inspiring musical journeys for young people — from their very first note to confident ensemble performances.
We are seeking a cello teacher will deliver high-quality cello tuition to children and young people across Leicester and Leicestershire, supporting learners to develop strong musical foundations, technical skills, confidence and a lifelong love of music.
You will also contribute to the wider musical life of the service through ensemble involvement, events and performance opportunities.
What we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to contribute to a thriving county music service and ensembles
- The chance to make a genuine difference through accessible, inspiring music education.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Qualification or experience demonstrating a high level of musical understanding, awareness and proficiency in your area of specialism (e.g. music technology, instrumental etc); Experience of performing, creating or facilitating music at a high-level
- Inspiring and motivational, with the ability to build confidence and enthusiasm in learners
- Passionate about ensemble music-making and developing young musicians in group settings
- Forward-thinking and adaptable, committed to high-quality, inclusive music education
- Experience of developing and adapting resources to respond to learners’ interest and needs and offers a level of challenge and independence appropriate to age, ability, capacity and context
- Skilled in teaching beginners through to developing players, supporting clear progression; Organised, reliable, and an excellent communicator with students, families and colleagues
- The ability to work for 2 hours on Saturday mornings teaching pupils and supporting our ensembles and music-making programmes; The ability to teach beginner Double Bass, and the availability to teach Monday evenings would be advantageous.
In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Andy Maycock – Instrumental & Vocal Tuition Manager
To contact me by email, please click here
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we’re committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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