Musician in Residence - Corby, United Kingdom - David Ross Education Trust

David Ross Education Trust

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Corby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The David Ross Education Trust is recruiting for a Musician in Residence - based in Corby, Leicestershire.

_ About the role_

The Trust's Musician in Residence Scheme aims to enable secondary school students to work with experienced professional musicians as a regular part of school life.

Beginning as a pilot project in three secondary schools in 2021, seven of our schools now have Musicians in Residence and will be joined by Lodge Park Academy in January 2024.

The role is to assist the development of music in schools and across the Trust including coaching students and ensembles; leading ensembles and choral groups; providing piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; supporting composing and performing coursework; and working with the music department to develop an ambitious performing calendar.

You will work with School Principals to enable music to flourish outside the physical confines of the music department - this will include assemblies, concerts at lunchtime and within the local community, working with partner organisations and visiting professionals, and organising visits to arts venues, ensuring that all students have access to quality music-making.

Our students, staff and school communities will be enriched by the professional knowledge, expertise and experience that Musicians in Residence will bring.

In turn, these positions will be professionally fulfilling for musicians, developing relationships with welcoming school communities, supported by experienced leaders in music education, and making a substantial impact upon the musical life chances of young people.

This is a casual contract - approximately 14 hours per week during term time (the days can be flexible, to accommodate other professional work undertaken as part of a musician's portfolio career).

_ Salary & Benefits_
- £35.80 per hour (including holiday pay), Fixed term to August 202

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform

- discounts on car leasing
- holiday discounts
- cinema tickets
- restaurant booking discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

_ Who we are looking for_

Relevant music qualification (e.g. degree, diploma) or equivalent
Extensive experience as a professional musician
Experience of coaching young musicians
Piano playing ability at or above Grade 8 (or equivalent), sightreading skills and conducting ability
Ability to plan, organise and deliver successful programmes, events and initiatives
Positive role model, demonstrating selfmotivation and mature interpersonal skills
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) including presentations
Ability to develop excellent working relationships with fellow musicians, teachers, staff and parents
Ability to use own initiative to drive participation and improve performance
High personal and professional standards, including recognition of the confidentiality issues impacting upon work in a school (e.g. access to sensitive pupil medical or family information)
Awareness of safeguarding legislation and issues and full commitment to safeguarding practice
Willingness to travel for competitions, events and fixtures
Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a cando attitude
Flexible approach to duties undertaken and working hours
Ability to deliver and manage sessions with large numbers of students

_ __About The David Ross Education Trust_**The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas.

We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children