Education, Skills & Early Years Directorate
Music Service
Peripatetic Music Teacher (Woodwind - specialist in double reed)
Ref: 000923
Contract: Permanent
Salary: QTS/UQTS
Hours: Part Time Teacher (26 hours 0.8 FTE) (Contact hrs in schools 21.5)
Location: The Lyceum, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1QG
Closing Date: (Inserted by Central Recruitment unless stated otherwise)
Interview Dates: w/c Monday 15th September 2025

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Relevant practical music/performance qualification
• Relevant music teaching experience within school / music service environment.
• Experience of performing as a musician to a high standard.
• An ability to teach to diploma standard.
• Ability to work with and motivate pupils of all ages and abilities
• Knowledge of technical and practical issues relating to small group tuition and whole class delivery
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Car ownership and / or the ability to travel between schools and other settings as required.
• Ability to use IT applications in relation to the requirements of the post
• Experience of team working and to work effectively with others Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised, reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Music Service including out of hours if necessary

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ABOUT US:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• To work within the Music Service providing effective business support by working as part of a team contributing to excellent service delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To deliver instrumental and/or curriculum music tuition in L.A. schools
• To monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress in a concise and literate manner to an agreed Music Service format.
• To conduct, administer or assist with relevant Music Centre groups in rehearsals and concerts as required.
• To direct / assist with relevant school groups as reasonable and appropriate
• To attend and take part in concerts and festival performances as required
• To promote the work of the Music Service and the work of the Oldham Music Centre in a positive way to schools, parents and teachers
• To attend staff briefings and meetings as required
• To meet deadlines including school reports, concert programmes and student transfer details
• To undertake other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Relevant practical music/performance qualification
• Relevant music teaching experience within school / music service environment.
• Experience of performing as a musician to a high standard.
• An ability to teach to diploma standard.
• Ability to work with and motivate pupils of all ages and abilities
• Knowledge of technical and practical issues relating to small group tuition and whole class delivery
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Car ownership and / or the ability to travel between schools and other settings as required.
• Ability to use IT applications in relation to the requirements of the post
• Experience of team working and to work effectively with others Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Well organised, reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn new skills
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Music Service including out of hours if necessar