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About the Role

Rocksteady Music School is the UK’s biggest employer of full-time, permanent musicians, teaching in-school rock and pop band lessons to primary-age children. Join us as a band leader and your passion will inspire the next generation.

Responsibilities

• 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 – teaching drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, with the support of central teams.
• Be a role-model, empowering and supporting children in primary schools to deliver live performances.
• 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 on the road driving between schools.
• Load and unload band equipment, set-up and pack away in each location.

Requirements

• 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 training programme.
• Resilience to work in a role that provides both great moments and challenges.
• Confidence to be yourself at work and communicate well with children, teachers and parents.
• Integrity to always promote the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• A UK/EU driving licence and own transport.
• Must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions.
• Must complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check if offered the position.

Skills

• Musical ability
• Passion for music education
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Teaching
• Drums
• Guitar
• Bass
• Keyboard
• Vocals
• Driving
• Time management
• Administration

Location

• Greater London

Work Type

• Full Time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• No teaching experience required

Salary/Compensations

• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• £1,500 per annum Company Bonus Scheme
• OTE earnings for year 1: £31,500

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: an 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
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation

About the Company

• Rocksteady Music School is the UK’s biggest employer of full-time, permanent musicians.
• We teach in-school rock and pop band lessons to primary age children.
• We’re a community of musicians and music-lovers, on a mission to remove barriers to music education so that no child gets left behind.
• We’re currently in thousands of schools in the UK, teaching over 100,000 children every week – and we’re growing fast.
• Our band leaders often come from diverse backgrounds.
• We keep growing because we’re driven by our passion for the life-changing nature of music.

Equal Opportunity

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