Rock & Pop Music Teacher - Reading

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom iRock School of Music Full time
Rock and Pop Music Teacher

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday
Starting Salary:
£24,000 per annum 
Plus monthly fuel contributions
Start date:
28th August
Holiday:
10 weeks fully paid holiday
Location: Reading (Some schools in Wallingford/Shinfield/Ascot)

About iRock

* Winner of Educational Resource Award - Primary - Education Business Awards 2024 *
iRock School of Music is revolutionising music education by teaching tens of thousands of primary school children how to play in bands every single week Our mission is to positively impact and shape children's futures through music education, and we're looking for an enthusiastic multi-instrumentalist to amplify our efforts. As part of our dynamic team, you'll have the unique opportunity to inspire young minds, foster their creativity, and contribute to their growth and development through music. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess the versatility to teach various instruments, we'd love to hear from you

The Role

  • Deliver rock and pop band sessions to groups of children in up to 10 primary schools per week
  • Teach young people aged 4-11 how to play drums, keyboard, guitar or vocals 
  • Build strong relationships with parents and schools
  • Help pupils deliver their first live performances in front of an audience at our termly concerts
  • Daily admin tasks
  • Working to the RSL structure providing Rock School certificates to our students
  • Be part of a team running holiday camps for 2 weeks throughout the year during the school holidays 

Requirements

  • Be able to play at least 2 of the following instruments (Drums, Electric Guitar, Keyboard)
  • Confident singing in front of a class full of engaged children
  • Have a good all-round musical knowledge
  • Hold a valid driving licence and access to own car (essential)
  • Strong organisation and IT skills
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload
  • Be a confident individual who is passionate about music
  • Be able to build positive relationships with adults and children

Benefits

  • Full time, permanent position working during the day (Monday - Friday)
  • 10 weeks of paid holiday per year + bank holidays
  • Mileage contributions - 45p per business mile travelled
  • Motor assistance programme - Receive an annual payment to help with car maintenance in addition to your salary
  • Online GP Appointments & Reclaim on treatments
  • EAP programme 
  • Opportunities to develop within the company 
  • Amazing staff parties including our annual conference 
  • Employee recognition scheme - a chance to win festival tickets
  • Annual company bonus scheme

'Know someone that already works for iRock? Benefit from our Employee Referral Scheme' 

Employee Reviews: 

'Fun, family-run business that genuinely cares for it's employees'

'Perfect job for any musician or anyone who loves teaching'

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place.

iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment, therefore every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Throughout the recruitment process iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations. 

For further information read our full iRock Recruitment Policy on our website:  www.irockschool.com 


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