Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Durham

Rock and Pop Music Teacher – Durham Department: Band Leaders Employment Type: Full Time Location: Durham Compensation: £27,000 – £32,000 per year Job Description Rocksteady Music School is the UK’s biggest employer of full‑time, permanent musicians. We teach in‑school rock and pop band lessons to primary‑age children. If you bring musical ability, passion and enthusiasm, we provide full training, support and development. Responsibilities Teach groups of primary‑age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week. Deliver first‑time instrument lessons – drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals. Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders and receive support from central teams. Act as a rock and pop star role‑model, empowering children to deliver live performances at end‑of‑term concerts. Help children develop self‑belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band. Represent Rocksteady by building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents. Prepare for highly active days, drive between schools, and load/unload and set‑up equipment in each location. Qualifications & Requirements Competent on at least two of: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals. Enthusiastic to learn how to teach band lessons and complete our training programme before starting. Resilient, confident, organized and an effective communicator with children, teachers and parents. Committed to promoting safety and wellbeing of children. Independent worker with good time‑management and administrative skills. UK/EU driving licence and own transport, used for travelling between schools. Benefits Full‑time salaried position. Monday–Friday, daytime only. 11+ weeks paid holiday per year. Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile. Annual staff bonus – £1,500 per annum. Long service award – 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years. Full training in progressive teaching methodologies. Comprehensive benefits package including discounts and free 24/7 GP service. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Celebratory staff events, Christmas parties and social events. Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation for charitable work. Equal Opportunity Statement Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rocksteady Music School Limited