Peripatetic Teacher - Drum

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, flexible and well-qualified Peripatetic Teacher as soon as possible to teach individuals and small groups of students across a range of abilities. This role is specific to a teacher of drum kit to join our peripatetic team of music teachers, working in an outstanding music department. Hours are dependent upon student demand. 

We would expect the successful applicant to contribute to the life of the Academy, through the delivery of concerts and extra-curricular activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the candidate to become part of a collaborative and successful creative arts team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding curriculum.  

The opportunity offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. These will be part-time roles and we can be flexible on the preferred days of work for the successful candidate.

We deem this to be a great position on the basis that:

• We offer a vibrant and committed Creative Arts Department, passionate about the arts and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them. 
• We offer pupils the very best in learning opportunities by delivering high-quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities in our cultural capital provision.

Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;

• To teach drumming as requested in both group and individual settings.
• To support/direct ensembles as directed by the Director of Creative Arts.
• To teach students to gain musical knowledge and skills through learning in lessons and through the experience of group music making.
• To foster the self-discipline and social skills necessary for music making.
• To enrich the education of each student through the provision of appropriate musical experiences and to provide skills that will serve the student for future music making, be it for leisure or professional purposes.
• To inspire a lifelong love and enjoyment of music.

This is a paid on claim role offering £29.40 per hour + annual leave allowance.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.