Instrumental Teacher - Piano & Keyboard
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Teacher of Piano & Keyboard
Instrumental Salary Range: £19,202 F.T.E (£21.16 p/hr) to £28,678 F.T.E (£31.60 p/hr) (pay award pending), 33 weeks delivery.
Warwickshire Music is the principal provider of music education in Warwickshire and is the lead organisation of the Warwickshire Music Hub. We teach over 11,000 pupils each week and provide instrumental, vocal and class music teaching in schools, community music centres and provide a wide range of ensembles and music groups each week for children & young people across Warwickshire.
About the role
We require an enthusiastic teacher of Piano & Keyboard to join our team from September 2025 to teach pupils from beginner to advanced level. Initially teaching for up to 8 hrs per week in schools and music centre settings principally in Central Warwickshire area. Additionally, the opportunity to take on additional teaching opportunities in schools across the wider Heat of England Music Hub as part of this role may be possible subject to demand.
We welcome new applications to the instrumental teaching profession and can provide support and training to enable ongoing individual professional development, especially in group and whole class teaching practice. Knowledge of teaching more than one instrumental discipline is desirable but not essential. Applications from single disciplines also welcomed.
Key requirements
Our teachers are expected to be committed, enthusiastic musicians and teachers who can inspire pupils and communicate with clarity, conviction and sensitivity. You will be organised, skilled and confident in the use of technology, receptive to new ideas, ambitious for your own professional development and be able to work independently and as part of a team of professionals dedicated the musical development and safeguarding of children and young people.
Teacher Pay
Teacher pay is based upon hourly rates ranging from £21.16 to £31.60 per hour (pay award pending) for group, individual and ensemble teaching, depending on experience. Pay is annualised and paid as a monthly salary throughout the year. Teaching hours may increase or decrease through the year in response to demand. Travel expenses between schools are also paid, and our teaching roles benefit from membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.
For more information on the role please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, if eligible, you will be opted into the Teachers Pension Scheme, which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 28 percent, to help support your financial security during retirement.
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
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Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
Closing date for applications: Monday 4th August
Interviews: Expected in w/c 18th August.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more
- Location:
- El Cajon
- Job Type:
- PartTime