Peripatetic Music Teacher

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Job summary

About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated and committed music educator, specialising in violin, to join our inspirational team. This is a full-time peripatetic music teacher role involving teaching across the county in Oxfordshire schools and music centres. The role will include work during the day, some evenings as required, and could include some work during weekends and school holidays.
Main duties of the job

About youWe are looking for a teacher who is:Able to teach pupils to a high standard in their area of musical expertiseAble to teach students individually, and in small and large groupsAdaptable, charismatic, and able to teach beyond their specialist areaWilling to adapt their teaching practice according to the needs of a diverse range of studentsAble to travel throughout the county and work during the day and some evenings as requiredAble to work on Saturday mornings
About us

About UsOxfordshire County Music Service (OCMS) is a vibrant music service offering music tuition and activities to meet the aspirations of children and young people across the county. OCMS offers weekly vocal and instrumental tuition and a thriving programme of ensembles, activities and events including performing arts; music technology; early music; area music centres; early years programmes and courses during the weekends and school holidays. Progression is provided in all its ensembles from big bands and rock and pop groups through to wind bands and orchestras, the more advanced groups of which regularly perform at Oxfordshires cultural events, in national venues and in annual overseas tours.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About UsOxfordshire County Music Service (OCMS) is a vibrant music service offering music tuition and activities to meet the aspirations of children and young people across the county. OCMS offers weekly vocal and instrumental tuition and a thriving programme of ensembles, activities and events including performing arts; music technology; early music; area music centres; early years programmes and courses during the weekends and school holidays. Progression is provided in all its ensembles from big bands and rock and pop groups through to wind bands and orchestras, the more advanced groups of which regularly perform at Oxfordshires cultural events, in national venues and in annual overseas tours.

About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated and committed music educator, specialising in violin, to join our inspirational team. This is a full-time peripatetic music teacher role involving teaching across the county in Oxfordshire schools and music centres. The role will include work during the day, some evenings as required, and could include some work during weekends and school holidays.Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. For more information, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please [email protected].About you

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Able to teach pupils to a high standard in their area of musical expertise
• Able to teach students individually, and in small and large groups
• Adaptable, charismatic, and able to teach beyond their specialist area
• Willing to adapt their teaching practice according to the needs of a diverse range of students
• Able to travel throughout the county and work during the day and some evenings as required
• Able to work on Saturday mornings

Rewards and benefitsOxfordshire is a great place to live and work. OCMS is able to operate School Teachers' Pay and Conditions (qualified and unqualified) subject to local agreement, with salary dependent on qualifications and experience.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

About UsOxfordshire County Music Service (OCMS) is a vibrant music service offering music tuition and activities to meet the aspirations of children and young people across the county. OCMS offers weekly vocal and instrumental tuition and a thriving programme of ensembles, activities and events including performing arts; music technology; early music; area music centres; early years programmes and courses during the weekends and school holidays. Progression is provided in all its ensembles from big bands and rock and pop groups through to wind bands and orchestras, the more advanced groups of which regularly perform at Oxfordshires cultural events, in national venues and in annual overseas tours.

About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated and committed music educator, specialising in violin, to join our inspirational team. This is a full-time peripatetic music teacher role involving teaching across the county in Oxfordshire schools and music centres. The role will include work during the day, some evenings as required, and could include some work during weekends and school holidays.Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. For more information, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please [email protected].About you

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Able to teach pupils to a high standard in their area of musical expertise
• Able to teach students individually, and in small and large groups
• Adaptable, charismatic, and able to teach beyond their specialist area
• Willing to adapt their teaching practice according to the needs of a diverse range of students
• Able to travel throughout the county and work during the day and some evenings as required
• Able to work on Saturday mornings

Rewards and benefitsOxfordshire is a great place to live and work. OCMS is able to operate School Teachers' Pay and Conditions (qualified and unqualified) subject to local agreement, with salary dependent on qualifications and experience.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]
Skills:See JDQualifications:See JDKeywords:Peripatetic Music Teacher

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Oxfordshire County Council
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Oxford

OX3 9FF

United Kingdom

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