Strings Tutor Fellow (Full time)

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Job description

Job Description: Strings Tutor Fellow

Start date: asap

Contract: Fixed term till end of August 2022

Salary: Pro rata: £22,607 (Actual salary: £22,178)

Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm during school term time (with a lunch break)

The role

We are looking for a part time Strings tutor (2 days a week, exact days negotiable but will be fixed) to join our team in providing inspirational strings tuition for our pupils across the academy from Year 4 to Year 11. We have been expanding our provision every year and are now very close to our full steady state capacity.

Key responsibilities

• To tutor individuals and groups of pupils as part of the string programme
• To support individuals and groups within whole year group orchestra rehearsals
• To prepare pupils for termly assessments and for twice yearly whole school concerts
• To mentor and coach pupils in the development of their self-confidence and aspirations for their future, in particular, their aspiration to go to, and excel at University
• To help maintain, repair and organise our 700 plus strings instruments
• To support pupils with Special Educational needs in or out of classes
• Helping to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy

Outcomes and activities

String lessons

• Deliver small group string lessons as part of the music team to all year groups, from age 7 to age 16, including after school GCSE instrumental lessons where appropriate
• Support (and where appropriate lead) ensemble class string lessons and orchestra rehearsals
• Plan and deliver intervention during and beyond string sessions
• Complete relevant administration around strings lessons including homework tracking
• Observe, assess, record and feedback information of pupil performance
• Liaising with pupils' class teachers and parents about any behavioural matters and or enthusiasm and completion of class work and homework

Strings Instrument Administration

• Assist with maintenance and repair of our instruments
• Assist with the logging, labelling and coding of our instruments

Coaching

• Coach pupils to promote better decision making, motivation and improved achievement inside and outside of music.

Other

• Complete relevant administration
• Maintain pupil and family confidentiality.
• Attend regular meetings and training, as required.
• Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Principal.

Person specification: Strings Tutor Fellow

Qualification Criteria

• Right to work in UK
• Grade 8 standard or equivalent on a string instrument
• Desirable: Qualified to degree level
• Desirable: Ability to play and or teach cello
• Desirable: Knowledge of/interest in the Suzuki method
• Desirable: Confidence in playing and teaching more than one string instrument (violin, viola, cello)

Experience

• Experience of working with young people or adults in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience of tutoring string instruments and leading ensemble work

Behaviours

Personal characteristics

• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• Passionate about music and nurturing this passion in our children
• Helpful, positive, calm and caring nature
• Able to establish good working relationships with staff and pupils
• Able to follow instructions accurately but make good judgments and lead when required
• Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
• Team player willing to work in a committed and driven team across a variety of scenarios

Specific skills

• Good communication skills, including written and oral
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Competent with computers and other technology
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning
• Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of the pupils
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion

Other desirable training and skills

• First Aid training
• Available to support music related trips and other extra-curricular opportunities

Other

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check