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Freelance Music Tutors (Brass, Woodwind & Drum Kit) and Ensemble Directors

Kingston Music Service is looking to add talented and enthusiastic tutors to its Freelance Music Tutor Panel. We are looking for tutors to teach brass, woodwind, and drum kit, as well as enthusiastic ensemble directors to lead the Kingston Youth Concert Band and Kingston Adult Wind Orchestra.

Employer: Royal Borough of Kingston

Location: Kingston upon Thames

Contract Type: Self-Employed

Closing Date: 30th September 2024

The friendly team at Kingston Music Service is looking to add talented and enthusiastic tutors to its Freelance Music Tutor Panel. We are currently looking for tutors to:

Direct our accomplished Kingston Youth Concert Band . They currently meet on Thursdays from 19:05 until 20:30. There could be scope to add assisting the Kingston Youth Wind Band earlier in the evening for the right candidate and/or take on individual teaching on your main instruments (Start January 2025).
Direct our accomplished Kingston Adult Wind Orchestra . They currently meet on alternate Wednesdays from 19:15 until 20:45, but this could be negotiated. There could be scope to add individual teaching on your main instruments earlier in the evening for the right candidate (Start January 2025).
Teach brass at schools and music centres across the borough. For the right candidate, there are up to 13 hours of individual and group teaching, plus the possibility of WCET work in schools as needs develop (Start January 2025).
Teach woodwind at schools and music centres across the borough (Start January 2025).
Teach drum kit at their Hook Music Centre on a Saturday, teaching individually, in small groups, and possibly to larger groups. Other work could also be available to the right candidate at our other centres and local schools (Start as soon as possible).

We are looking for gifted and committed musicians with a passion for music education who can nurture a love of music in all they teach through the use of varied repertoire and pedagogy. In turn, KMS offers all tutors INSET throughout the year, continued support, and encouragement to expand their teaching experience through shadowing, training, and a range of growth opportunities.

About Kingston Music Service

Kingston Music Service (KMS) offers a range of music activities for young people and adult learners at home, in school, and at four music centres across the borough. KMS is a Local Authority service and, as a member of South West London Music, receives core funding from Arts Council England. Further details of our activities can be found on our website.

How to Apply

Application is by application form and video performance.

Kingston Music Service reserves the right to interview and recruit before this date as candidates apply.

Selection Process

The Royal Borough of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and have made a vision commitment to delivering a variety of diverse and cultural musical experiences that are reflective of the children and young people we serve.

We believe that representation matters and actively seek to diversify our freelance workforce at all levels of the organisation. We warmly encourage applications from historically under-represented groups, including but not limited to: members of the global majority; members of the LGBTQ+ community; people who identify as non-binary or gender queer; people with a disability; and people who are neurodivergent.

Decision to appoint will be made solely based on candidate merit and business need.

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