Job Description

Job title: ArtForms Musician Tutor Strings


Salary: PO1 37,035 - 39,513 (pro rata)


Hours: 17


Contract: Temporary (May half term to October half term 2025)


Locations: Peripatetic (working across Leeds schools and academies)


As a musical instrument Tutor for ArtForms you'll thrive on seeing your pupils progress and evolve through their musical engagement with their school and beyond.


Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our

council values

and

ambitions

.

About you

As a musical instrument Tutor you'll will bring to the role:


A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family. A broad knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends. Understanding of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family. Enthusiasm to motivate learners of all abilities. A commitment to developing your pupils including introducing them to wider playing opportunities such as the City of Leeds Youth Music groups.

About the role

As a musical instrument Tutor you'll use your own skills and experience to inspire and develop your pupils, helping them to progress with their own chosen instrument as well as developing their wider musical understanding. You will also make them aware of and encourage engagement with wider playing opportunities such as school based ensembles or, where appropriate, City of Leeds Youth Music groups.


The role is integral to our offer to Leeds schools and academies; ArtForms has a relationship with the majority of educational settings in Leeds and our teaching team are the foundation of all we do for those sites.


This role includes teaching instrumental lessons in both a small group and whole class setting. There is also the opportunity to conduct some of our youth ensembles during the evening. Experience in both whole class and ensemble leading is desirable.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:


a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays. membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions. flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements. a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities. a range of

staff benefits

to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance

for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Megan Hart. Call 0113 37 82850 or email

megan.hart@leeds.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our

recruitment of ex-offenders policy

.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.


All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.


This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.


If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying.aEURTo be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least 38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit

Skilled Worker visa

on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job purpose:

Delivery of effective instrumental or vocal learning for small groups, whole classes (as appropriate), and individuals in a variety of contexts in and beyond the school day, (primary and secondary schools, SILCS, other learning environments) throughout the city, in line with ArtForms' shared and agreed practices.

S

pecial conditions:

this post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

Responsibilities:

Using tuition and learning methods which keep pupils engaged. Supporting schools in their delivery of the National Curriculum in Music, including the preparation of pupils for performances for GCSE, "A'' level and other external examinations. Delivering the agreed number of hours of musical instructing in each scheduled learning context, either during the school day, and/or after school hours. Taking part in and (where appropriate) leading curriculum enrichment and performances in schools as required. Assisting with a reasonable number of concerts or performances involving learners outside normal school hours. Where appropriate, maintaining contact with the management of schools in which they instruct and working in close consultation with school staff on matters concerning the selection of pupils, pupil numbers and grouping, progress and attendance. Assessing the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils' learning. Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. Keeping records of pupils' attendance and progression, and providing written reports. Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement. Organising and managing appropriate learning environments and resources. Keeping schools, pupils and parents informed of other opportunities provided by ArtForms and its partners. Helping schools with the day-to-day, small-scale maintenance of instruments. Ensuring that all equipment used and all premises in which activities take place, receive due care and respect. Playing in Artforms'staff ensembles as required. Being involved in coaching ensembles organised centrally, residential courses and other one-off events in order to assist the progress and development of pupils. (Such involvement would be negotiated individually) Actively promoting inclusion and equality for all. Participating in staff and departmental meetings, proportionate to contracted hours. Maintaining personal and professional development through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other appropriate training activities in order to meet the developing demands of the post. Undertaking any other activities, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post. To participate in and provide training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. To actively promote and support Leeds City Council's Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner.

Qualifications

It is essential that the postholder has the following - Qualification to Grade 8 on at least one instrument (voice), or equivalent standard. A Graduate, professional qualification or equivalent or Qualified teacher status would also be welcome.

Essential requirements - It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family. Ability to teach all levels from beginners upwards. Ability to motivate learners of all abilities. Ability and experience of teaching groups and individuals. Ability to adapt easily to a variety of working practices and teaching environments. Knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family. Broader knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends.

Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics

Understand and embrace

Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours

and codes of conduct. Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the

Best City Ambition

of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon. Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies. Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies. Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities. Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements - It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Ability to promote music education and to advocate for quality music teaching in music centres. Understanding and knowledge of different pedagogical approaches to music teaching (e.g. Kodaly, Orff, Musical Futures, Voices Foundation) Experience of teaching a wide age range of learners. Experience of creating and arranging learning materials appropriate for use in lessons. Experience of promoting and delivering music in educational settings. Some experience of teaching in schools.

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