Job description
ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN GET TO SADDLEWORTH OLDHAM PLEASE
We are currently seeking enthusiastic, inspirational and diverse Singing Teachers/Musical Directors to work with our 7 - 18-year-olds at Footlights OLDHAM/SADDLEWORTH
Job Summary
- To have a wide range of skills and up-to-date knowledge of Musical Theatre and Popular Music. For example, would you be confident in teaching our students songs from Matilda the Musical whilst also adapting and arranging an Ariana Grande song?
- Plan, create, and deliver appropriate vocal warm-ups, technical exercises and select sung material that explores and develops students' vocal technique.
- Select, plan and deliver appropriate and engaging repertoire suitable for 7 - 18 - year old’s.
- To be able to play the piano/keyboard. Ideally, you would be able to accompany students; however, as a minimum, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate vocal exercises and the teaching of vocal lines using the piano/keyboard. (A piano/keyboard is standard at all our premises.)
- Provide appropriately differentiated teaching resources as necessary, such as sheet music, lyric sheets and have the ability to transpose material and backing tracks (if needed) into appropriate keys.
- To plan schemes of work and lessons in advance, which enable clear progression.
- To be able to 'stage' pieces. For example, the musical staging of songs where appropriate for presentations and showcases.
- Where necessary to offer individual coaching/singing lessons to students.
- To prepare and musically direct appropriate repertoire for showcases and productions.
- To prepare students for LAMDA examinations in Musical Theatre. (Training/guidance can be offered if you are unfamiliar with LAMDA Examinations.)
- To regularly monitor student progression within sessions to write reports that inform parents/guardians about areas of strength and areas for development to maximise learning for all our students.
Salary
Negotiable (depending on experience).
About Us
Footlights is a well-established, multi-award-winning stage school that offers high-quality training to 4 - 18-year-olds. Many of our children work professionally with recent credits, including RSC's Matilda the Musical UK Tour, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK Tour, Les Misérables, Game of Thrones, Cruella, CBBC’s Almost Never, The 4 O’clock Club, Katy and The Dog Ate My Homework.
So why not come and join our team?
Your ability to commit to 36 term-time sessions is paramount as we pride ourselves on continuity and the progression of our learners.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
· Formal Qualification(s) in Singing/Music (Bachelor's Preferred)
· Experience of working with 7 - 18-year-olds (Preferred)
· Good working knowledge of current vocal pedagogy especially in relation to young voices.
· A ‘team’ player with the ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team.
· Excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents/guardians.
· Positive, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude
· DBS checked or willing to obtain one. (We will assist with this)
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 3 per week
Salary: From £22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience/knowledge of working with young voices?
Education:
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- Oldham, Greater Manchester (required)
Work Location: In person
