Instrumental​/Vocal Tutor -Cello

Cello Teacher – Build Something Unique

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: 1 day per week (7.4 hours), across the academic year (38 weeks per year)

Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 Academic Year

Closing Date: 25th June 2026

Interview Date(s): First week of July 2026

The role:

• Initial contract: 1 day per week (7.4 hours), across the academic year (38 weeks)
• Payment reflects the full working day (not just teaching/contact time), including planning, travel, and development work
• Travel between schools is included within working time, plus 55p per mile travel allowance
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and full range of Leicestershire County Council employee benefits

As demand grows, there is clear and realistic potential for hours to increase and for you to expand your impact.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Qualification or experience demonstrating a high level of musical understanding, awareness and proficiency in your area of specialism (e.g. music technology, instrumental etc);
  Experience of performing, creating or facilitating music at a high-level
• Inspiring and motivational, with the ability to build confidence and enthusiasm in learners
• Passionate about ensemble music-making and developing young musicians in group settings
• Forward-thinking and adaptable, committed to high-quality, inclusive music education
• Experience of developing and adapting resources to respond to learners’ interest and needs and offers a level of challenge and independence appropriate to age, ability, capacity and context
• Skilled in teaching beginners through to developing players, supporting clear progression;
  Organised, reliable, and an excellent communicator with students, families and colleagues

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Andy Maycock, Instrumental & Vocal Tuition Manager

Email:

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