Musicianship Lead

Deliver a year-round programme of high quality and engaging musicianship and music theory within the Young Musicians Studio, Young Performers Studio and other Learning & Engagement programmes as required. Promote musical excellence to young people from all backgrounds, providing development pathways for committed and enthusiastic young people to realise their musical potential.

• As part of a team of tutors, plan and deliver tuition at the Young Musicians Studio and Young Performers Studio, integrating both practical musicianship and music theory.
• Work alongside the Young Musicians Development Lead to create, develop and implement a musicianship curriculum for both the Young Musicians Studio and Young Performers Studio.
• Direct ensembles at rehearsals, workshops and performances where required.
• Offer programme-related support, advice and expertise to children, staff and parents where appropriate.
• Ensure monitoring and self-evaluation of teaching and learning methods, to track progress of all participants and develop best practice at an individual level and across the wider team.
• Support the team by providing knowledge and practical advice on musicianship skills where appropriate.
• Attend communication, planning, training and development meetings as required.
• Perform related duties or projects as assigned / directed.

Qualifications:

• Solid classical music training and a demonstrable high level of musical skill and literacy.
• Experience of working in a professional capacity as musicianship tutor or music classroom teacher.
• Understanding of musical pedagogy in relation to classroom learning; from beginner upwards.
• Knowledge of musicianship skills and theory suitable for children and young people in a variety of contexts.
• Knowledge of Kodaly music practice, or a willingness to develop skills in this area
• Demonstrable commitment to and enthusiasm for a high-quality group teaching model.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Additional Requirements:

• As this post supports work with children and young people on a regular basis, DBS Enhanced Clearance is required.
• As this role supports work in professional settings, a good standard of personal presentation is required.
• As a member of the wider Learning & Engagement team, this post requires the ability and flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: 11.5 hours per week (Attendance at Young Musicians Studio on Saturday mornings is required)

Pension: Opera North will automatically enrol you into the company pension scheme upon appointment and after 3 months’ service will contribute equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will be required to make a personal contribution of 2.5% of your basic pay. We reserve the right to make future changes to our pension arrangements.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of the candidate. As we work to address under representation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.