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Rocksteady Music School
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Description All candidates should make sure to readthe following job description and information carefully beforeapplying. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salaried Role No teachingexperience required - full training, support and developmentprovided. Salary: £29,000 per annum with the potential to progressup to £34,000 per annum. Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annumbased on your performance & company performance. OTE earningsfor year 1: £30,500. Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year.Location: You'll teach in multiple schools across a regional areaeach week. The approximate centre point of this region is wherethis role is advertised. Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition tosalary. Driving Licence and own transport is an essentialrequirement for the role. Are you an enthusiastic musician lookingfor a full-time, permanent role in music? Are you passionate aboutthe power of music and want to inspire the next generation? Do youwant a rewarding career that gives you time to dedicate to your ownmusical projects? If that sounds like you, apply today! About usRocksteady Music School is the largest employer of full-timemusicians in the UK, and we want to hear from you. Our Band Leaderscome from diverse backgrounds, so whether you've been performing onstage, teaching in classrooms, or are simply passionate aboutsharing the joy of music with the next generation, you could be theperfect fit for our team. The Role Deliver fun and inspiring musiclessons in a rock and pop band setting in up to 10 primary schoolsper week. Be a rock star role model, empowering and supportingchildren in primary schools to deliver live performances at termlyconcerts. Offer children their first opportunity to play aninstrument to develop their confidence, resilience, and well-beingthrough performing in a band. Be the face of Rocksteady, buildingstrong relationships with schools, teachers, and parents. Highlyactive role; from loading and setting up band equipment multipletimes a day to delivering lessons with energy and enthusiasm.Skills and Experience Driving Licence and own transport required Bea multi-instrumentalist - competent on at least 2 of the followinginstruments; drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals. Bepassionate about teaching (we provide extensive training andsupport). Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety andwell-being of children and young people. Excellent communicationand social skills with both children and adults. Be outgoing,confident, and approachable Be a strong independent worker withgreat time management skills. Have excellent administration skillsand attention to detail. High level of integrity and resilience. Weappreciate that previous experience does not always tell the fullstory so don’t rule yourself out if you feel you don’t tick all ofthe boxes. Benefits Full-time salary position (Monday – Fridaydaytime only) Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile 11 weeks +paid holiday per year Annual staff bonus - £1,500 per annum Fulltraining in our progressive teaching methodologies. Benefitspackage including discounts on everyday purchases, free 24/7 GPservice and more. Employee discount at nationwide music instrumentretailers A positive and welcoming work environment withcelebratory staff away-days, Christmas parties and opportunities tosocialise with other like-minded musicians. Opportunities to workwith the Rocksteady Foundation, reaching children and young peoplein charities and support groups across the UK. Our MissionRocksteady is the largest rock school in the world and our missionis simple - To empower as many children as possible and transformtheir lives through progressive and inclusive music education whichdirectly improves their wellbeing, confidence, and life skills.‘WINNER – Hampshire Business of the Year Award 2023’ AdditionalInformation We are committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of all children and expect all our staff to share thiscommitment. As this role involves regular work with children andyoung people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 youmust disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions andconvictions. Further details on what convictions must be declaredcan be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. You can find outmore about our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders here. If youare offered this position, Rocksteady will ask you to complete anenhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check. It is anoffence for an individual who has been barred from working withchildren to apply for regulated activity. Providing falseinformation is also an offence and could result in the rejection ofthe applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possiblereferral to the police. Rocksteady Music School is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment ofstaff, potential staff, and of our services, regardless of race,gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities fordependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offendingbackground. To find out more about Rocksteady, check out ourwebsitewww.rocksteadymusicschool.comView our Privacy Policy fordetails on how we manage your personal data. About Rocksteady MusicSchool

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