Singing Tutor

_Singing Tutor _
INSPIRING SINGING TEACHER REQUIRED FOR OUR STAGE SCHOOL

SATURDAY MORNINGS 9.45 pm - 1 pm 36 weeks per year.

IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO ALL TERM-TIME SATURDAYS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY

Job Summary
- Deliver warm-ups, cool downs and teaching sessions to students of different ages and levels of ability (between 6-18 years).
- To have a wide range of knowledge in Musical Theatre, contemporary music, drama and current trends such as ‘The X Factor ‘Glee’ etc. This may not be to your taste but it will be to the taste of the majority of children and young people you teach so it is up to you to keep ‘hot topics’ in your repertoire and adapt these songs so young people can sing them.
- Understand how young voices work and have a knowledge of healthy vocal techniques and how this applies to children and young people (or be willing to be trained in this area)
- Ability to play the piano/keyboard confidently and to provide appropriate materials where necessary, such as sheet music, lyrics and suitable backing tracks. You are responsible for providing this for every student. If using backing tracks you must ensure you have ‘backup copies’ and equipment to do this. A piano or keyboard is standard at all premises.
- To plan engaging and fun lessons well in advance.
- You MUST be able to ‘stage’ pieces
- Where necessary can offer individual coaching and advice to students in the area of singing.
- To prepare songs in popular music and musical theatre pieces for various productions and shows.
- To prepare students for singing examinations.
- To write student reports and inform parents/guardians on how their child is improving and what they need to focus on to maintain progress.

About Footlights

We offer high-quality training to 7 -18-year-olds, we are a multi-award-winning stage school and have been established for 14 years.

We are searching for the best, inspirational, diverse SINGING tutors. Must have skills in teaching to a non-singer right up to the most confident singers

Hours: Saturdays 9.45-1

A COMMITMENT TO the school term of 36 WEEKS PER YEAR is essential.

We pride ourselves on children's progression so if you are auditioning for tours and such like abroad or down South, please don't waste your time or ours, although we understand your ambition we will not consider anyone who is wishing to move around a lot.

**Benefits**:
We offer free training in Safeguarding, First Aid and mentoring (where you will get one to one support every two weeks should you need it)

A great thriving school to work for with a happy team of teachers and students.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £60.00 per 3 x hour session

We may consider taking a trainee teacher. If you are early in your teaching career and think you can offer what we are looking for please do contact us. The trainee rate of pay is £45 per session 3 x hour sessions.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

**Salary**: £20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

COVID-19 considerations:
All teachers must wear a viser, Santaise in order to teach. Ensure space is sanitary and safe to work in.

Also always keep up to date with the latest government guidelines.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 2 years (preferred)