Job Descrption
Overview
At Sing Education, we're not just looking for musicians; we're in search of inspiration. If you're a passionate musician with a degree in music or a related field, such as musical theatre or music education, and you're eager to share the transformative power of music with the next generation in the boroughs of Ealing, Brent, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham, you might just be the perfect fit for our team.
Full-time Salary PA:
£24,867 - £32,542 (for 5 days per week), based on a 5 point progressive pay scale, staff progress up the pay scale with each 12 months of service following a successful managerial supervision meeting. Initial pay is dependent on classroom music experience and weekly hours, + pension. 7 - 40 hours per week - 38 weeks per year + paid training. No PGCE required.
What we do:
Sing Education stands at the forefront of music education. We're committed to sourcing and training the finest music teachers and developing cutting-edge teaching resources. Our... mission is to inspire every child with the joy and transformative power of music, creating collective harmony both in and beyond the classroom.
Sing Education currently teach over 20000 children per week in London, Yorkshire, Kent and Slough. We are on our 7th edition of our own teaching resource. We provide each Sing Education teacher with over 70 hours per year of in-house training covering our schemes of work, running extra-curricular activities, classroom management and more. We have a growing team of over 90 highly motivated, skilled music teachers.
Teaching typically includes:
• Weekly teaching, full school day - 8.45am-3.30/4.30pm, term time
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
• Singing-led curricular whole-class music lessons - Nursery to Year 6 following Sing Education teaching resources
• Singing assemblies
• Choirs, lunchtime and after school clubs
Person Specification:
Qualification
• University graduate with a good degree in music or a related field
• QTS desirable but not required
Knowledge and Skills
• Strong singing voice and confidence to lead lessons and assemblies with the singing voice
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability to lead whole-class music lessons
• Basic keyboard skills to use in a classroom setting
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum for music
• A degree of ICT literacy and ability to use online systems such as G Suite and other communication platforms
Relevant Experience
• Classroom or one-to-one teaching experience
• Experience of working with children or young people in a teaching or leadership capacity.
Personal Qualities
• Ability to lead and inspire a passion for music in pupils
• A firm approach to discipline, and good classroom management skills
• The ability to work well as part of both Sing Education and in-school teams
• The ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate
• A sense of humour
• An ability to generate enthusiasm for music in the wider life of the school
• A high level of personal organisation and good communication skills
• A commitment to personal and company wider development
Sing Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Sing Education Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,867.00-£32,542.00 per year
Expected hours: 7 – 40 per week
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
• West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
• Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
• teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PLEASE STATE REFERENCE: IND-WES-CUR-002
Expected start date: 07/10/2024
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