Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Long Hanborough

Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Long Hanborough

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oxfordshire

Compensation: £27,000 - £32,000 / year

Salary: £27,000 per annum with potential to progress up to £32,000 per annum

Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annum based on performance. OTE earnings for year 1: £28,500.

Job Type: Full Time, permanent role

Experience: No teaching experience required – full training, support and development provided.

Transport: UK/EU Driving Licence and own transport essential.

Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year

Location: Teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week.

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary

As a band leader you will:

• Teach groups of primary‑age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Give children their first opportunity to learn an instrument – teach drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, supported by central teams.
• Be a rock and pop star role‑model, empowering and supporting children to deliver live performances at end‑of‑term concerts.
• Help children develop self‑belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
• Represent Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Be prepared for highly active days and spend time driving between schools, loading and unloading band equipment.

As a band leader you’ll need:

• To be competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals.
• Enthusiasm to learn how to teach band lessons and complete the extensive training programme before starting timetable.
• Resilience to work in a role with both great moments and challenges – often all in one day.
• Confidence to be yourself at work and communicate effectively with children, teachers and parents.
• Integrity to promote the safety and well‑being of children and young people.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• UK/EU driving licence and own transport to travel between schools.

Benefits

• Full‑time, salaried position.
• Work Monday – Friday, daytimes only.
• 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
• Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile.
• Annual staff bonus – £1,500 per annum.
• Long‑service award – additional 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years.
• Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on everyday purchases and free 24/7 GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Celebratory staff away‑days, Christmas parties and social events.
• Opportunity to work with the Rocksteady Foundation, reaching children and young people in charities and support groups across the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Government’s Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.