Rock and Pop Music Teacher – Basildon

Rocksteady Music School is seeking enthusiastic musicians for a full-time, permanent role as Band Leaders, with no prior teaching experience required as comprehensive training will be provided. The position offers a starting salary of £26,000, potentially rising to £31,000, alongside a £1,500 company bonus scheme and 11+ weeks of paid holiday per year. Successful candidates will deliver inspiring music lessons across multiple primary schools, fostering children's confidence and well-being through performance. Applicants must hold a driving licence and possess their own transport. Rocksteady promotes inclusivity and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Description
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salaried Role
No teaching experience required – full training, support and development provided.
Salary: £26,000 per annum with the potential to progress up to £31,000 per annum.
Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annum based on your performance & company performance. OTE earnings for year 1: £27,500.
Holiday: 11+ 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!
About us
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
11 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.
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