Classroom Instrumental Learning Violin & Strings Teacher (Variable Hrs)

Main Responsibilities:
Your main duties may include, but are not limited to:
Facilitate and encourage the learning of a range of progressive musical skills,
enabling children and young people to learn, in an enjoyable way, to play an
instrument, to sing, rap, compose or use music technology.
Deliver high-quality individual, shared and small group lessons across a range of
settings and ensure the activities align to the ambitions of the HMS Teaching and
Learning Standards Framework.
Role model a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Use musical repertoire/material that represents different styles, genres, cultures,
and traditions.
Plan lessons that suit the needs and interests of all learners through a range of
teaching and learning strategies.
Monitor, assess and report on musical, personal and social progress, including
written reports once per year.
Signpost and monitor the uptake of progression opportunities.
As required, lead musical ensembles, whole class ensemble tuition and/or
Creative Music Nurture Groups where competencies or training allow, preparing
suitable material, monitoring outcomes, and supporting performance or recording
opportunities.
Work as part of a team and foster positive relationships with all school-based
staff, HMS colleagues and partner organisations.
Communicate with other professionals about students’ learning needs, to identify
and remove barriers to progress and welfare (for example, school SENCO).
Regularly reflect on and develop your own professional practice; to undertake a
range of Continuing Professional Development, training, and networking
opportunities. This will include usual performance management.
Prepare students for a range of suitable informal or formal exams or
accreditations where relevant.
Keep registers and undertake other administrative tasks necessary to the smooth
running of activities, including supporting overall organisational evaluation.