Music Tutor - Percussion / multi-instrumentalist

This role is for a committed and inspiring teacher to deliver Whole Class Wider Opportunities percussion projects (West African drumming and Samba) to primary aged pupils in school years 1 6 in Trafford Schools Monday to Friday during term time. The ability to teach other whole class instrumental programmes, curriculum music or small group instrumental lessons in addition to the whole class projects, on a different instrument type (woodwind, brass or strings) would be an advantage.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure quality music provision for pupils.

You will have excellent organisational and ICT skills and an ability to work efficiently to deadlines. Excellent communication, planning and delivery is essential to this role, and above all else we want to recruit someone with a love for teaching children and inspiring the next generation of children to be musical.

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential. Our vision is working together to build the best future for all our communities and everyone in Trafford.

Trafford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture, we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We're keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

Trafford Music Service provides musical opportunities for children from across the borough. We are committed to enabling children from all backgrounds to access high quality music provision through curriculum teaching, whole class or instrumental lessons and ensembles.

We currently teach in primary and secondary schools across the authority as well as providing an after-school music provision at our Music Centre based in Sale.

We look forward to supporting the successful candidate in their development and we are committed to providing a nurturing and enthusiastic working environment for our staff.

The service's values are focused on serving our young people and they are enriching lives, inspiring a love of music for all by being supportive, inclusive, dedicated and creative. You can read more about our work on www.traffordmusicservice.co.uk

Trafford Music Service are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining diverse candidates, as it's important that our team reflect the communities we serve at every level within the service., Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

This post is casual on Teachers' Pay and Conditions on the Unqualified Teacher pay scale 3-6.

The working days and times are to be confirmed but will include Monday to Friday school hours, and may also include an evening at the Claremont Centre for small group or 1-1 lessons depending on availability.