Job title: ArtForms Music Centre Brass Instructor and ensemble leader
Salary: SO2/PO1 £37,280 - £40,777 (pro rata); equates to £23.17 - £25.17 contact hourly rate
Hours: 4hrs p/w; all hours in this role are on Saturday mornings
Contract: Permanent
Location: North Leeds Music Centre
ArtForms music centres run on Saturday mornings during term time providing music tuition, groups and ensembles for children and adults.
We are currently seeking to appoint a brass and ensemble music tutor to join our team from September 2026.
About the role
As a Brass Music Centre Instructor, you will inspire pupils to develop on their instrument while building their wider musical understanding. The role includes delivering individual and small group lessons in the morning, alongside leading larger ensemble rehearsals.
The role is integral to our Music Centre team, which, through our 5 music centres, brings our offer of high-quality music tuition into local community locations around Leeds. ArtForms is part of Leeds City Council, which is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a Music Centre Instructor you will have:
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A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family
- Experience of leading an ensemble group
- A broad knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends
- Understanding of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family
- Enthusiasm to motivate learners of all abilities
- A commitment to developing the centre as a whole
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
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a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about this role please contact Sarah Truscott. Call 0113 37 82850 or email
[email protected]
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on the preferred candidate. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job purpose: as part of the ArtForms Music Team, to provide quality musical education to children and adults (from pre-school through to retirement) in the Leeds metropolitan area
Responsibilities:
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Teach individual or group lessons in a music centre setting in line with ArtForms' shared and agreed practices
- Be responsible for the musical progress of children, young people and adult learners in assigned classes and groups.
- Deliver the agreed number of hours' teaching in the music centre for 27 weeks of the year.
- Plan and evaluate with regard for the needs of all students within the class, differentiating work as appropriate
- Develop resources for teaching and learning as appropriate
- To assist with enrolment and placing students in appropriate classes
- Promote the well-being of individual students and the groups assigned to them
- Take part in concerts and performances in music centre where appropriate
- Keep students and parents informed of other opportunities provided by ArtForms and its partners
- Understand and implement LCC and ArtForms’ safeguarding policies and procedures
- Follow LCC and ArtForms’ inclusion policies, actively promoting inclusion and equality for all
- Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training events as requested.
- To maintain personal and professional development through CPD and other appropriate activities to meet the developing demands of the post
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications It is essential that the postholder has the following - Qualification to Grade 8 on at least one instrument (including voice, where applicable), or equivalent standard. A Graduate, professional qualification or equivalent or Qualified teacher status would also be welcome
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A high level of ability in the instrument being taught and a knowledge of teaching that instrument family
- Ability to teach all levels from beginners upwards
- Ability to motivate learners of all abilities
- Ability and experience of teaching groups and individuals
- Ability to adapt easily to a variety of working practices and teaching environments
- Knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and appropriate repertoire for the specific instrument family
- Broader knowledge of the teaching and learning of music and current instrumental teaching trends
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
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Ability to promote music education and to advocate for quality music teaching in music centres
- Understanding and knowledge of different pedagogical approaches to music teaching (e.g. Kodaly, Orff, Musical Futures, Voices Foundation)
- Experience of teaching a wide age range of learners
- Experience of creating and arranging learning materials appropriate for use in lessons
- Experience of promoting and delivering music in educational settings
- Some experience and interest in teaching in schools
