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Join the iRock Team as a Rock and Pop Music Teacher!
No Teaching Experience Needed – Full Training Provided

Are you a musician with a passion for inspiring the next generation? Join iRock, an award-winning and UK-leading rock school, and witness first-hand the incredible impact music can have on children!

About the Role

• Position: Band Coach (Rock and Pop Music Teacher)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, daytime only
• Travel: 45p per business mile travelled, plus access to a motor assistance program
• Holiday: 10 weeks fully paid school holiday
• Salary: Starting on £24,000, increasing to £26,000 from 1st November 2024

Location: Based in Romford, this role involves teaching at multiple schools within Romford and the surrounding areas (Rainham/Hornchurch). Regular travel to schools outside of this area may be required.

Why Join iRock?

• Make a Difference: Experience first-hand how your musical talents can inspire and shape the futures of children of a young age.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that provides all the necessary instruments, training, and support to help you succeed.
• Dynamic Workday: Visit a maximum of two schools per day, delivering rock and pop band sessions that will build students' confidence and ignite their passion for music.
  
  

What You'll Do

• Deliver Rock and Pop Band Sessions: Teach groups of children at up to 10 primary schools per week.
• Teach Multiple Instruments in a Band Setting: Show children how to play drums, keyboard, guitar, or vocals (ability to play at least two is required for the role).
• Foster Relationships: Build strong connections with parents, schools, and the wider community.
• Performances: Help pupils shine in their first live performances in front of an audience.
• Administrative Duties: Handle daily administrative tasks (about 30 minutes per day).
• Certify Students: Work within the RSL structure to help children achieve an entry-level qualification.
• Active Role: Engage in a physically active role, including the loading and unloading of musical equipment, ensuring everything is ready for each session.
• Summer Camps: Participate in running our exciting holiday club two weeks a year during the holiday periods.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Musical Talent: Ability to play at least two of the following: drums, keyboard, guitar, or vocals, with a good all-round musical knowledge.
• Driving: You will need a valid driving licence and access to your own car.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisation and IT skills to manage your schedule and tasks effectively.
• Passion and Confidence: A confident individual who loves music and can build positive relationships with both adults and children.
• Reliability: Dependable and committed to providing consistent, high-quality music education.
• Communication Skills: Excellent at building relationships and communicating effectively with both children and adults.
  
  

Perks and Benefits

• Full-Time, Permanent Position: Enjoy job security with a role that's both fulfilling and fun.
• Generous Holiday Package: 10 weeks of paid school holidays per year, plus bank holidays!
• Fuel Contributions: Receive monthly fuel reimbursements for business miles.
• Motor Assistance: Receive an annual grant to help cover your car expenses.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to resources that support your overall wellness.
• Healthcare: Virtual GP appointments and claim on treatment costs.
• Instrument Discounts: Get discounts on musical instruments.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and develop your skills.
• Amazing Staff Parties: Join us for our legendary staff parties, including our annual conference.
• Rewards and Bonuses: Benefit from our voucher schemes and company bonuses.
• Referral Scheme: Know someone who'd be perfect for iRock? Take advantage of our Employee Referral Scheme.
  
  

Winner of Educational Resource Award - Primary - Education Business Awards 2024

Recruitment Statement This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations. For further information, read our full iRock Recruitment Policy on our website: www.irockschool.com (http://www.irockschool.com/)