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Buckinghamshire

Area Head of Music Service, Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury Vale).
Aylesbury Music Centre Walton Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7ST Centre Tel: 01296 383243
Salary: L7 - L13 Ref: CSLA117a
Required from April 2009

The Buckinghamshire Music Service seeks to appoint a dynamic Area Headteacher to lead the next stage of development of the work of the Music Service in Aylesbury Vale, both in schools and in the community. You will have vision for the educational development of the Music Service and will be committed to the principles of Widening Opportunities for children to engage with music and musical development. You will be a good musician with strong management and interpersonal skills. You will already be an effective team leader, and will demonstrate the vision, imagination, and range of management skills, including finance, to continue the growth of high quality musical provision for children and young people in the Aylesbury Vale Area of Buckinghamshire. This post is available on the retirement of the present long-serving Head.

For an informal discussion please contact Helen Blakeman, County Adviser Music on 01296 382439. Please visit our website at www.buckscc.gov.uk Alternatively call 01296 383366 or email: recruitment@buckscc.gov.uk for an application pack.

Closing date: 5 pm, 26 November 2008. Interview date: To be confirmed.

Positively welcoming applications from all parts of the community. www.buckscc.gov.uk/jobs 2080563-01 Contact information Email: recruitment@buckscc.gov.uk

Somerset Music Service

We will shortly be seeking to appoint a Participation Development Manager to start in January 2009.

Look out for adverts here and in the Times Educational Supplement.

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SEFTON COUNCIL

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Central Music Centre, Redgate, Formby, Liverpool L37 4EW
Tel: 01704 395995
Fax: 01704 395996
Email: Music.Service@cs.sefton.gov.uk

Part time Vocal Teacher / Instructor (TMS)
11 hours per week
Temporary for 1 year in the first instance
Previous applicants will automatically be considered

Sefton Schools Music Service is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced Vocal Practitioner to join this highly successful Service. You will provide a range of tuition, including individual and small group lessons and be willing to contribute to KS2 whole class singing as required. You will also be expected to tutor an ensemble and contribute to the Service Vocal Strategy.

Part time Percussion Teacher / Instructor (TMS)
5 ½ hours/week (1 day)
Temporary for 1 year in the first instance
Previous applicants will automatically be considered

Sefton Schools Music Service is a highly successful and innovative Service providing music tuition in 97% of Sefton Schools.

The successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching and extended school activities. The ability to teach a variety of musical styles are essential and experience of teaching tuned percussion would be an advantage.

Application forms and further details are available from the Central Music Centre, Redgate, Formby, Liverpool L37 4EW, tel: 01704 395995, or visit our website at www.sefton.gov.uk.

Closing date: 04 December 2008

The holders of these posts will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust and will, therefore, not receive protection from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are committed to Safeguarding the Welfare of children and therefore the successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure.

Redbridge Music Service

Redbridge Music Service John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2NB
Website: www.redbridgemusic.org.uk
020 8501 3944 Director: Mr Eric Forder

Required from March 2009 - Instrumental and Vocal Teachers Qualified or Unqualified Pay Scale (Full-time or part-time)

Redbridge Music Service has an excellent reputation locally and nationally and we are embarking on an expansion programme over the next 3 years to deliver our vision, and the national agenda for music education. We wish to recruit additional instrumental and vocal teachers who can teach individuals and small groups to a high standard in primary and secondary schools and work alongside experienced teachers delivering whole class instrumental/vocal teaching programmes in primary schools. Our current Wider Opportunities programmes include brass, strings (including guitar), wind, percussion, samba, African drumming, recorder and singing. We are looking for enthusiastic teachers to join our team and welcome applications from experienced teachers and new entrants to the profession. Full training and support will be given as part of the Service’s Induction and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme.

Required from September 2009 Full-time or part-time Vocal Teachers

We would like to hear from vocal teachers who are committed to the ‘Sing Up’ initiative. Part-time posts will be available however a full-time post could be available for the right candidate. You will lead whole class singing in primary schools using ‘Sing Up’ resources and you will take part in delivering CPD sessions to primary teachers.

For further details and an application form please telephone 020 8501 3944 or email val.harwood@redbridge.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th December 2008. Interviews will be held early next term.

CVs from teachers wishing to join our list of accredited teachers should be sent to the above address.

Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MUSIC SERVICE TEACHER VACANCIES - GENERAL

Applications are invited from teachers/instructors with energy and vision to join this thriving Music Service. The posts available comprise teaching individuals and groups of pupils in schools and contributing to local Music Centre programmes as relevant. Some teachers will contribute to the Wider Opportunities KS2 programmes. Driving licence essential. Employment under Teachers Pay and Conditions. (Appointments subject to enhanced CRB checks). Good professional development and staff induction.

Part-time vacancies are likely to occur in 2009 in all specialisms. Strings, Brass, Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion (including African Drumming), Vocal and Primary Class Music teaching. These vacancies may occur at any of the 3 Music Centres Areas of the County Service (Aylesbury, Amersham or High Wycombe)

Known vacancies in:
Woodwind (Aylesbury and Amersham - January 09, Wycombe - February 09),
Strings (Aylesbury - April 09)
Vocal (Aylesbury - January 09)
Steel Pan (Wycombe - January 09)

Teachers/Instructors interested in working in this expanding Music Service should send a CV or letter of interest in the first instance to:
Head of Music Service and County Adviser, Helen Blakeman. Fourth Floor, County Hall, Aylesbury, HP20 1UZ e-mail: hblakeman@buckscc.gov.uk tel: 01296 382439

ST. FRANCIS’ COLLEGE - Hertfordshire

ST. FRANCIS’ COLLEGE Independent Day & Boarding School for Girls Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3PJ 01462 670511

Peripatetic Teacher of Singing Part Time

A Teacher of Singing is required to start in January 2009, for approximately one day per week, thirty weeks per year, during term time. The successful applicant will mainly focus on providing tuition to pupils in the Senior School, but there may also be an opportunity to teach pupils in the Preparatory Department. Guiding pupils through AB exams and, when the occasion arises, preparing pupils for their GCSE and A Level practical assessments will be expected.

Versatility to teach both classical and musical theatre techniques would be preferable, but not essential. Rate of Pay £26.78 per hour

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening. To apply for this vacancy, please contact the College’s HR Co-ordinator, Mrs Ruth Atkinson, on the above telephone number or email ratkinson@st-francis.herts.sch.uk to request an application form. Registered Charity No. 287694

Applications close on 30 November 2008

Liverpool

Liverpool Music Support Service

in partnership with

Notre Dame Catholic College - Specialist School for the Arts

Sessional Instrumental Tutors (various instruments)
Hourly Rate: £20.10 per hour (hours may vary)

Required, committed, enthusiastic tutors of all instrumental and vocal disciplines (Upper and Lower Strings, Brass, Guitar, Rock Guitar, Woodwind, Orchestral Percussion, Drum Kit, Samba, Djembe, Steel Pan, Keyboard/Piano, Whole Class Instrumental Teaching, Accomplished Pop, Rock, Jazz, World Musicians)

The next round of recruitment will take in place in the Spring term 2009. Appointments will join a pool of musicians to cover sickness and growing demand from schools. Individuals will be offered work as it becomes available.

The Liverpool Music Support Service, in partnership with Notre Dame Catholic College, a Specialist School for the Arts, is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed tutors to join our successful and hardworking Service. Liverpool Music Support Service provides specialist music support to schools across the city, including weekly instrumental, vocal, primary class music tuition (including KS2 whole class tuition programmes), projects and composition workshops, music therapy and out of school ensemble activities.

The service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

For an application pack please contact Marie Pinnington, Admin Team Leader, Notre Dame Catholic College, Everton Valley, Liverpool L4 4EZ. Telephone: 0151-264-6648.

e-mail: m.pinnington@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY MUSIC SERVICE

Are you interested in working as an instrumental teacher in Oxfordshire?

We will shortly be seeking to appoint instrumental teachers to start in September 2008 for: Percussion Woodwind Upper Strings Music Curriculum

Look out for adverts here and in the Times Educational Supplement, or telephone Tom Morter on 01865-740000 for more information.

Wakefield

Wakefield Music Services is highly regarded by its schools and offers tuition to over 3,000 pupils across the Metropolitan District.

We are looking for supply staff in the following disciplines to join a dedicated team to work in schools across the District. Brass Woodwind Strings Percussion For further details please contact 01924 303306 or email music@wakefield.gov.uk

Merton Music Foundation

MERTON MUSIC FOUNDATION
Instrumental Music Panel

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed tutors to join our Instrumental Music Panel to provide tuition for the following instruments:

• Brass
• Classical/Electric Guitar
• Piano/Electronic Keyboard
• Orchestral/Kit Percussion
• Strings
• Voice
• Woodwind

Interviews are held throughout the year.

Merton Music Foundation is a Registered Charity operating as the approved music education provider to schools in the London Borough of Merton.

The Foundation offers a wide range of music services including instrumental and vocal tuition in Merton schools; curriculum advice and projects for primary and secondary schools; and Wider Opportunities tuition at KS2. All tutors working in Merton schools are subject to an Enhanced Clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Merton Music Foundation, Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 6PX.

For further information contact 020 8640 5446 or email: admin@mmf.org.uk, or visit our website at www.mmf.org.uk

Ealing

• Are you an instrumental specialist in – Strings, Guitar, Keyboard, Woodwind, Brass or Tabla
• Are you committed to Wider Opportunities in KS2 Music?

Ealing Music Service is looking to recruit new instrumental teaching staff for their expanding wider opportunities programme in KS2. You will be able to teach in groups in a school environment, and on a one-to-one basis. Initially you may be offered sessional work and /or supply cover but will be required to work on the wider opportunities programme in the future. Applicants should have a wide experience of teaching and be happy to teach pupils from across the age range, from beginner to grade 8.

We are looking to employ committed, enthusiastic, and reliable teachers who are able to communicate with both children and adults. In return we offer training and support. Successful applicants will be subject to CRB and List 99 checks. If you are interested in teaching for the Ealing Music Service please email or send us a copy of your teaching CV. This will be kept on file ready to be considered for shortlisting.

Please email your teaching CV to Zahra Chaudhary:
zchaudhary@ealing.gov.uk

Or by post to: Zahra Chaudhary, Ealing Music Service, The Dominion Centre, 112 The Green, Southall, UB2 4BQ

London Borough of Sutton

Sutton Music Service

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed instrumental teachers to join our thriving and expanding music service in the London Borough of Sutton.

Sutton Music Service currently offers a wide range of ensembles, curriculum advice for schools, a Saturday Music School providing subsidised tuition on ‘Endangered Species’ instruments and Whole Class Instrumental Tuition at KS2. We also have a team of around 80 Approved Instrumental Tutors who provide lessons in most of the Borough’s schools.

Successful applicants will be appointed to a panel of Approved Instrumental Tutors from which individuals will be offered work as it becomes available.

Please send a letter of application and CV to
Sutton Music Service, Wandle Valley School, Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 1LW
Tel 020 8640 8781 Fax 020 8685 0153 e-mail musicservice@suttonlea.org

WEST SUSSEX MUSIC SERVICE

WEST SUSSEX MUSIC SERVICE

“a very good music service” – OfSTED

The Music Service is committed to providing high quality instrumental teaching to pupils in West Sussex schools and in Area and County ensembles. We teach the full range of orchestral and band instruments - strings, woodwind and brass - as well as singing, fife, recorder, drum kit, electronic keyboard, guitar, percussion, djembe and samba but we do not currently teach piano through the Service. Our Key 2 Music programme (our name for Wider Opportunities) is reaching 3,700 children across 100 schools and is planned to be every KS2 school from September 2009. Further information can be found on the web at http://wsgfl.westsussex.gov.uk/youthmusic

Employment contracts may be as salaried teachers or hourly-paid. When they arise, job vacancies are also advertised on the West Sussex Music Service website at http://wsgfl.westsussex.gov.uk/youthmusic by clicking on Æ 09 Job Vacancies towards the bottom of the page.Substantial posts are usually also advertised in the Times Educational Supplement and/or Classical Music.

We maintain a database of musicians and teachers interested in working in the Music Service who are sent a copy of the advertisement for any relevant post. This avoids the need to check the press or website on a weekly basis. If you wish to be included on this database, e-mail music@westsussex.gov.uk or telephone 01243 642361 with your contact details together with the instruments you teach and what sort of teaching interests you.

Richmond Music Trust

ADD YOUR CV TO OUR BANK

Richmond Music Trust is seeking to build up a CV bank of experienced and enthusiastic instrumental and vocal teachers to undertake tuition in local schools.

As our policy is to teach all pupils in groups (maximum four per group) until they reach grade two, applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate that they have experience of group teaching in a school environment. Once pupils reach grade two they are able to move onto individual tuition, and so experience of teaching on a one-to-one basis, whether privately or within schools, is also desirable. Applicants should preferably have taught, and be happy to teach, pupils from across the age range (ie years 3-11) and whose abilities range from beginner to grade 8.

In addition to the above we are looking to employ reliable, committed individuals who are good at communicating with both children and adults. If they do not already possess an up to date certificate, successful applicants will be subject to CRB and List 99 checks. If you are interested in teaching for Richmond Music Trust please email or send us a copy of your teaching CV. This will be kept on file ready to be considered for shortlisting when a vacancy arises.

Please email your teaching CV to Bethany Calder, Communications Manager: bethanycalder@richmondmusictrust.org.uk
or post it to: Bethany Calder Richmond Music Trust 7 Briar Road Twickenham TW2 6RB

For further information please call Bethany on 020 8538 3866.

Berkshire Maestros

Berkshire Maestros is expanding its provision of singing experiences for young children across the county of Berkshire.

Besides four high-quality county choirs we run an increasing number of school-based projects and centre choirs. We require vocal tutors who can stimulate and engage large groups of children through workshops and short projects, and provide good basic first experiences of singing. There is the possibility of a wide range of teaching and coaching opportunities available; if you are committed to the importance of singing in education, and have experience, we'd love to hear from you. The Voice department is led by Peter Hunt - the inspiration behind the Voiceworks series of singing books - training and support would be available with him.
For further information and an application pack please forward your CV and covering letter to dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk

City Music and Performing Arts Service

City Music and Performing Arts Service aims to deliver a quality education that enhances the lives of people in Stoke-on-Trent. We believe that making music and the performing arts are inspirational and enable individuals to realise their potential. We promote a culture of inclusion, team work and positive thinking.

The service works in partnership with schools and other organisations. We offer instrumental and singing/ music theatre lessons, drama/dance/creative workshops and singing/playing groups. The service is expanding to engage with people in the City – families, adults and young people. We believe that participation in the Performing Arts raises confidence and self-esteem.

We currently work with over 3500 young people from ages 3 – 18 across the City every week. The service is expanding rapidly (9% in 2005/6) and is looking to increase its pool of teachers in the following areas:

• Early Years
• National Curriculum Music for whole classes
• Whole class instrumental teaching
• Singing
• Guitar
• Drums and Percussion
• Samba and African Drumming
• Woodwind
• Upper and Lower Strings
• Brass
• Dance
• Drama
• Practitioners for project work

All music genres and styles welcome. All positions would be hourly paid.

We have a comprehensive induction and CPD programme. All employed staff are part of a large team of staff who receive regular support and performance management.

We invite applications from qualified musicians with or without qualified teacher status.

For further details and an application form please contact:

Caroline Hollingshurst
Music and Arts Liaison Officer
City Music and Performing Arts Service
The Bridge Centre
Birches Head Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST2 8DD

Tel: 01782 237664

E mail: caroline.hollingshurst@stoke.gov.uk

Dudley Performing Arts Instrumental/vocal teacher supply pool

Dudley Performing Arts are looking for enthusiastic music tutors to join our supply pool from September 2006. Teachers are required for all instruments/voices including traditional and more contemporary styles.
We are looking for people to work with all ages and abilities and wish to recruit staff with suitable qualifications or experience. The majority of our work takes place during the school day with opportunity for further work in the evening.

For further information contact Chris Jones on 01384 813865

Due to expansion we are looking to recruit staff to help deliver our pre school music programme. This incredibly rewarding work is a fast growing area of our activity and we are looking to develop a supply pool of appropriate personnel.

For further information contact Helen Briggs on 01384 813865