Instrumental Teacher: Woodwind

Job title:

Instrumental Teacher: Woodwind

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

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• Reference: SCC/TP/288362/3097
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £28,640 per annum (equivalent to £28.93 per hour)
• Category: Cultural Services
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 30 hours per week, 33 weeks per year
• Posted on: 8 May 2025
• Closing date: 18 May 2025
• Directorate: Resources
• Location: Surrey Arts, 14 The Pines, Broad Street, Guildford, GU3 3BH

DescriptionThe hourly salary for this role is £28.93 inclusive of 15% holiday pay. This equates to an annual salary of £28,640 per annum for working 30 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (990 hours per year).Are you a talented and creative musician who wants to share their passion for playing an instrument and making music with children and young people across Surrey? Come and work for Surrey Arts, Surrey’s leading provider of youth music lessons, ensembles and instrument hire.We currently have a vacancy for a permanent, salaried peripatetic woodwind teacher working both during school hours and after school hours on weekdays and Saturday mornings based in north and west Surrey. Ideally, the candidate would be able to offer multiple woodwind instruments (e.g flute, clarinet, sax – acknowledging that this would be to different standards), or offer a second additional instrument such as piano. However, for the right candidate, we would consider only one. The hours could be flexible but with a minimum of 15hrs per week for 33 weeks.Benefits and Rewards

• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Annual salary paid in 12 monthly instalments meaning pay is received during the school holidays
• Able to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, whereby Surrey County Council contribute 28.68% of your salary into your pension
• Comprehensive sick pay: 3 months full pay; 3 months half pay in a rolling 12-month period.
• Savings on a range of retailers, including supermarkets, high street shops, utilities, travel, transport, health and wellbeing
• Professional development through specialised training in diverse teaching methodologies, instrument-specific masterclasses, and pedagogical workshops
• Opportunity to contribute to Surrey Arts’ youth music programs and participate in high-profile gala events and concerts
• Potential to develop specialised teaching areas such as early years music education, contemporary music, or inclusive music-making for students with additional needs

About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a woodwind teacher to join our talented team of experienced and committed teaching staff. Across 33 weeks of the academic year, you will deliver high quality and innovative music education to students at various schools and venues around the county.You will join a team dedicated to “changing lives through world class arts”. Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey.The advertised salary is based on delivering one to one and small group music tuition. We would hope that applicants will be also be able to deliver whole class teaching or be an ensemble conductor or assistant conductor. These activities attract a higher rate of pay, and the annual salary will be increased in accordance with Surrey Arts Teacher Pay Scales.The hours advertised may be subject to change due to small fluctuations in demand. After the first four months of employment, the annual salary will be adjusted accordingly to reflect actual hours worked.Teaching takes place during the school day, after school and at the weekend, at various schools and music centres in Surrey. You will therefore need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.Shortlisting Criteria

• Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience
• Passionate about the importance of music with a genuine desire to help all students express themselves musically
• Ability to teach a range of students, adapting teaching style and genre of music to deliver engaging lessons that offer challenge and independence appropriate to age and ability
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn music exam specifications and how to prepare students for exams (as appropriate)
• ICT literate: ability to use email and web-based platforms
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to ensuring the welfare of students
• Commitment to continuing professional development and strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• A flexible approach to working due to changes in teaching schedules and ability to travel around the county.

As part of your application for this role you will be required to provide your full work history and confirm any qualifications you hold.Application QuestionsTo apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions: * How does your knowledge, skills and experience demonstrate that you are a competent/proficient musician?

• Please describe your approach to planning and delivering one to one and small group music lessons.
• Please tell us about your experience of working with children and young people in a school, youth or community setting and the technology you have used in these settings to inspire learning.
• How do you/would you ensure that all children and young people you work with are engaged and reach their full potential?
• Please give a specific anonymised example of how you have built positive relationships with students and/or colleagues.

Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s Barred List checks will be required for this role.For an informal discussion about the role, please email your contact details to so a member of the team can get in touch with you.The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday18th May 2025 with shortlisting scheduled for the 19th May and initial phone calls on the 20th – 22nd May. Interviews will take place 23rd May or w/b 5th June.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

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Guildford, Surrey

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Sat, 10 May 2025 06:17:14 GMT

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