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Music Leaders Wanted for Employed Roles

Job Vacancy

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Prime Objectives of the Post

Music Leaders Wanted for Employed Roles

Secure Work • Flexible Hours • Make a Real Impact

Looking for a music teaching role where you feel supported, valued, and part of something bigger?

Calderdale Music is recruiting employed teachers to deliver high-quality lessons across schools and music centres.

This is your chance to combine job security with creative, meaningful teaching.

What you’ll get

  • Competitive salary based on an annualised hours contract
  • Regular, reliable work with consistent timetabling
  • Paid through PAYE (no admin or invoicing)
  • Ongoing professional support and development
  • Access to a strong local music network
  • Opportunities to teach which can include whole class music lessons, small group music lessons, 1:1 music lessons and leading ensembles

Interested?

If you want secure, supported teaching work with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for an informal chat.

 

Reports To

Associate Director

Salary

Various

Hours

Various Hours Per Week
Part Time, Term Time Only

Deadline

Interview Dates

Start Date

To Be Discussed With Candidate

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The role

  • Deliver engaging lessons which include whole class music lessons, small group music lessons, 1:1 music lessons and leading ensembles
  • Inspire students of all ages and abilities
  • Work across schools and music centres in Calderdale
  • Contribute to a vibrant, inclusive music community

General

Why Calderdale Music?

We’re more than a provider – we’re part of a regional partnership shaping music education across West Yorkshire.

Our Music Leaders are:

  • Supported in their delivery and professional development
  • Part of a team
  • Given opportunities to grow and develop
  • Able to access to Calderdale Music’s exciting and expanding Curriculum, resources and teaching materials
  • Part of an innovative, experienced and forward thinking organisation that offers exception opportunities for the children and young people in Calderdale

You’ll be making a real difference to young people through music every week.

 

Person Specification

About you

  • A confident musician with a passion for teaching
  • Experience is helpful, but we also support developing teachers
  • Reliable, organised, and engaging
  • Committed to inspiring learners
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle, with willingness to travel between schools as required.

Person Specification Key:

E – Essential / D – Desirable / I – Identified

A – Application Form / I – Interview / R – Reference

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