Cover Tutor - Leeds Junior Conservatoire, Leeds

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Cover Tutor - Leeds Junior Conservatoire Salary: Commencing at £19.21 per hour with progression to £24.31 per hourClosing Date: About the Role

Leeds Junior Conservatoire are recruiting for a range of Cover Tutors for short and long term cover across our programme. We are looking for tutors who can cover one or more of the following areas:

• Music Production
• Music Tech
• Bands/Ensembles (Eg Pop, Rock, Indie, Metal, Jazz, Classical)
• Acting
• Musical Theatre Singing
• Vocal Skills
• Theory
• Composition
• Keyboard Skills
• Guitar Skills

Leeds Junior Conservatoire is a vibrant programme supporting talented musicians, and producers, helping them to develop skills and offering the opportunity to explore new areas in a supportive and nurturing environment. Students attending the programme are aged between 8 and 18. We work with students at all levels, from beginners through to advanced.

The roles involve working with groups in a variety of genres and working with students who are passionate about their music but may be self-taught and will thrive in a positive, inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect staff to share this commitment. This position will be offered subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

* The hourly rate of pay on the advert includes holiday pay.

What You Will Do

• Deliver engaging teaching and assessment in collaboration with the Leeds Junior Conservatoire Manager

• Complete all teaching-related administration accurately and on time

• Support the department’s monitoring and evaluation activities

• Track student progress closely and provide clear, constructive feedback to help students succeed

• Take an active role in Leeds Junior Conservatoire development and contribute to curriculum improvement initiatives

About You

• Have extensive experience of teaching practical and theoretical music to young people of mixed abilities and ages
• Must have the ability to plan structured sessions and for progression.
• Tact, self-motivation, reliability, flexibility, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Degree in related subject area
• Professional experience and knowledge in the subject area
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to engage, motivate, and support students through clear and inclusive teaching
• Be collaborative and willing to work with a team of managers and lecturers to deliver an excellent student experience and contribute to a thriving work environment.

Please refer to the person specification attached for full details

For more information or if you have any queries please contract Dan Brunskill - Leeds Junior Conservatoire Manager on

Benefits

At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • The People’s Pension
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from…