Music Tutors

We are looking for String and SEND Music Tutors to join our team. Whether you have experience teaching small groups or one-to-one lessons, we currently have vacancies at Band D level, available on a fixed term contract. We are also looking to offer developmental opportunities for tutors who wish to expand their skills in areas such as Whole Class, Ensembles or SEND. Working for our unique and friendly service you will teach beginners as well as the more experienced players within schools and in the evening. There are also opportunities to be involved with extra-curricular groups, holiday clubs and to teach whole class groups. As one of our Music Tutors, you will provide inspirational, wide-ranging music experiences supporting pathways for all children and young people in Solihull to reach their full musical potential. To be considered for this post you will need to experience in one of the following areas below:

• Experience in teaching Violin, Viola, Cello, and SEND
• A Level Music or Music Grade 8 (or equivalent) or will be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and ability gained through extended experience
• Experience working with small groups as well as 1:1 tutoring within a school environment
• The ability to perform and inspire on at least one principal instrument to a high standard
• An ability to motivate and inspire through your own musical ability., This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively.
Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner/have access to a suitable vehicle, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This post will require an Enhanced check for regulated activity for working with children. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

In return, you will be given the opportunity to work within a vibrant, diverse and thriving borough with an exciting future for music education. Our schools are highly supportive of the arts, and we offer our staff a rewarding and innovative place to work. We support all teachers to self-promote and grow their timetables to suit their needs and aspirations and we organise regular CPD sessions to support career development. Working for Solihull means that we can also offer employees a great working environment, together with a range of flexible working options, an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as attractive staff benefits including staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme. This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for regulated activity with children. An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.