Woodwind Teacher Vacancy

Required as soon as possible.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Woodwind Teacher to join the successful Musica Kirklees team. There are currently 3-hours of teaching per week available, teaching in schools in the Kirklees area.

Additionally, there will be an opportunity to increase these hours through pupil recruitment which would then lead to additional small group/individual lessons and Whole Class Ensemble Tuition. For new teachers, we would provide up to 15 hours of paid recruitment, over the year, as directed by your line manager.

A passion for widening access to music for all children, a commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion and proven track record of excellence, a vision for inspiring more young people to learn to sing and the ability to motivate young people to achieve their potential are all essential.

The position will be hourly paid £25.84 per contact hour (plus teachers’ pension)

Application forms are available from Niki Matthews (PA to the Principal), Musica Kirklees, 9 Beast Market, Huddersfield, HD1 1QF.

A full driving licence and access to transport are desirable for this role, however, if an applicant does not hold a driving licence due to a disability but is otherwise suitable for the role, Musica Kirklees is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the timetable and your application will still be considered.

Email: niki.matthews@musicakirklees.org

Closing date for applications: 10pm on Monday the 15th of August 2022
Provisional Interview date: We will contact the shortlisted candidates shortly after the closing date to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.

Additional Information
Musica Kirklees was formed in 1992 and exists to promote the advancement of public education in all aspects of music. We are respected across the country with a proven track record of excellence and plan to keep this reputation alive by continually developing our staff, discovering and nurturing talent and providing exciting performance opportunities to the residents of Kirklees.

At Musica Kirklees, we recognise that we work with children, young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and we aim to provide musical opportunities that can engage everyone across Kirklees. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven into everything we do and permeates every level of our workforce.

At Musica Kirklees, we have over 70 members of staff who provide tuition on voice and a range of instruments including Brass, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Strings and Woodwind and we offer access to exciting groups at our centres in Batley, Colne Valley, Holme Valley, Mirfield and Shelley and our central ensembles in Huddersfield.

For more information visit http://www.musicakirklees.org/