Peripatetic Music Teacher (Guitar)

Job Introduction

About Us

Oxfordshire County Music Service (OCMS) is a vibrant music service offering music tuition and activities to meet the aspirations of children and young people across the county. OCMS offers weekly vocal and instrumental tuition and a thriving programme of ensembles, activities and events including performing arts; music technology; early music; area music centres; early years programmes and courses during the weekends and school holidays. Progression is provided in all its ensembles from big bands and rock and pop groups through to wind bands and orchestras, the more advanced groups of which regularly perform at Oxfordshire’s cultural events, in national venues and in annual overseas tours.
 About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed music educator, specialising in guitar, to join our inspirational team. This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) peripatetic music teacher role involving teaching across the county in Oxfordshire schools and music centres. The role will include work during the day, some evenings as required, and could include some work during weekends and school holidays.

Closing date: Friday 17^th January 2025

Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Monday 27^th January 2025

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. For more information, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email nick.wright@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

About you

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Able to teach pupils to a high standard in their area of musical expertise
• Able to teach students individually, and in small and large groups
• Adaptable, charismatic, and able to teach beyond their specialist area
• Willing to adapt their teaching practice according to the needs of a diverse range of students
• Able to travel throughout the county and work during the day and some evenings as required

Rewards and benefits

Oxfordshire is a great place to live and work. OCMS is able to operate School Teachers' Pay and Conditions (qualified and unqualified) subject to local agreement, with salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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