Rock and Pop Music Teacher – Dartford, Kent

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Role  

No teaching experience required – full training, support and development provided.  

Salary: £29,000 per annum with the potential to progress up to £34,000 per annum 

Note: £29,000 pa is effective from 1st October 2024. If you start before this date, the starting salary will be at the current rate of £27,000 pa, until 1st October 2024, when the pay increase takes effect. 

Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annum based on your performance & company performance. OTE earnings for year 1: £31,500. 

Holiday: 12 weeks paid holiday a year  

Location: You’ll teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week. The approximate centre point of this region is where this role is advertised. 

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary 

Driving Licence and own transport is an essential requirement for the role. 

Are you an enthusiastic musician looking for a full-time, permanent role in music? Are you passionate about the power of music and want to inspire the next generation? Do you want a rewarding career that gives you time to dedicate to your own musical projects? 

If that sounds like you, apply today! 

Rocksteady Music School is the largest employer of full-time musicians in the UK, and we want to hear from you. Our Band Leaders come from diverse backgrounds, so whether you’ve been performing on stage, teaching in classrooms, or are simply passionate about sharing the joy of music with the next generation, you could be the perfect fit for our team. 

The Role

• Deliver fun and inspiring music lessons in a rock and pop band setting in up to 10 primary schools per week. 
• Be a rock star role model, empowering and supporting children in primary schools to deliver live performances at termly concerts. 
• Offer children their first opportunity to play an instrument to develop their confidence, resilience, and well-being through performing in a band. 
• Be the face of Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers, and parents. 
• Highly active role; from loading and setting up band equipment multiple times a day to delivering lessons with energy and enthusiasm. 

Skills and Experience

• Driving Licence and own transport required 
• Be a multi-instrumentalist – competent on at least 2 of the following instruments; drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals. 
• Be passionate about teaching (we provide extensive training and support). 
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people. 
• Excellent communication and social skills with both children and adults. 
• Be outgoing, confident, and approachable 
• Be a strong independent worker with great time management skills. 
• Have excellent administration skills and attention to detail. 
• High level of integrity and resilience. 

We appreciate that previous experience does not always tell the full story so don’t rule yourself out if you feel you don’t tick all of the boxes. 

Benefits  

• Full-time salary position (Monday – Friday daytime only) 
• Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile 
• 12 weeks paid holiday per year 
• Annual staff bonus – £1,500 per annum 
• Full training in our progressive teaching methodologies. 
• Benefits package including discounts on everyday purchases, free 24/7 GP service and more. 
• Employee discount at nationwide music instrument retailers 
• A positive and welcoming work environment with celebratory staff away-days, Christmas parties and opportunities to socialise with other like-minded musicians. 
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation, reaching children and young people in charities and support groups across the UK. 

Our Mission  

Rocksteady is the largest rock school in the world and our mission is simple – To empower as many children as possible and transform their lives through progressive and inclusive music education which directly improves their wellbeing, confidence, and life skills.  

‘WINNER – Hampshire Business of the Year Award 2023’ 

Additional Information  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.  

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. You can find out more about our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders here. 

If you are offered this position, Rocksteady will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check.  

It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.  

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 dependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

To find out more about Rocksteady, check out our website www.rocksteadymusicschool.com  

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