Lead Teacher - Variable Hours

Job Summary

LEAD TEACHER Hertfordshire County Council – Hertfordshire Music Service Salary Range: £37,648.80 per annum (Variable pro rata) Location: Based mainly in the WEST Herts region of Hertfordshire, with a need to attend various locations as required

Job Description

Job Title: LEAD TEACHER
Hertfordshire Music Service
For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has delivered musical opportunities
for young people throughout the county. The service is now one of the largest in the
country, with thousands of young people involved in regular musical activities with
hundreds of HMS teachers. The HMS 'Musical Voices' vision for 2020-30 aims to
ensure all young people in Hertfordshire can discover their own unique musical voice
as well as the service becoming a fully inclusive music service.
To achieve the aims of the 'Musical Voices' vision, HMS is now continuing on a
journey of transformation to ensure the service is best placed to meet the changing
needs of the young people in Hertfordshire over the next decade.

Purpose of the Job
Lead Instrumental Teachers will be expected to work collaboratively to manage and
support the continued delivery of high-quality musical provision across Hertfordshire
whilst delivering instrumental/vocal teaching.
Through a matrix style working arrangement, Lead Instrumental / Vocal Teachers will
operate as subject specialists, each using their specific knowledge and expertise to
support and mentor colleagues to enable the service to reach its strategic goals and
musical vision.
Alongside their regular teaching commitments, Lead Instrumental / Vocal Teachers
may be required to deliver a range of provision that includes, but is not limited to;
workshops, ensemble tutoring, course leadership, management of specific projects
and/or training sessions as part of the CPD programme for both internal colleagues
and schools.
Lead Instrumental / Vocal Teachers will line manage a team of teachers and provide
general support, operational guidance and advice and take responsibility for quality
assurance and performance management duties.

Job Requirements

Person Specification
Please provide a supporting statement which includes examples and evidence of
when you have demonstrated the attributes listed below.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Meets both the essential and desirable person specifications and key
competencies of the role of HMS Instrumental / Vocal Teacher
Experience of people management and enabling teacher colleagues to reflect
on, refine and develop teaching practice to meet the needs of students
Extensive experience of delivering music education activities and projects in a
range of settings
Good knowledge of the wider impact of music education with an
understanding of related research, advocacy, and pedagogical development
Good problem-solving skills, utilising knowledge, and experience from across
the sector
Good written and verbal communications skills
Good teamworking skills
Strong ICT skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks,
especially a

Job Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility
Deliver a wide range of provision offered by HMS to children and young
people, schools and HMS staff including high-quality instrumental/vocal
tuition, workshops, ensemble tutoring, course leadership, management of
specific projects and/or training sessions.
Support the Service and its teachers to deliver the Service's strategic goals by
operating as a subject specialist, mentor and coach as required.
Provide advice and support as required to improve musical participation and
progression. Particular focus will be on improving outcomes for children in
challenging circumstances in line with the HMS Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion action plan.
Line manage and develop a team of teachers (typically numbering between 8
and 12 direct reports) to ensure staff are clear on expectations of operational
and administration requirements for HMS, and that these are completed in a
timely manner.
Ensure that a team of teachers has been quality assured following

Job Overview

Job Title: Lead Teacher - Variable Hours
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Music
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Location:

East

How to Apply

Please apply via link provided where you will find full Job Description and Application Form. Please return in full of with a covering letter

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About Hertfordshire Music Service

Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS) believes that all of Hertfordshire’s children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to discover or develop their unique musical voice and express themselves through the language of music.
For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county. Now one of the country’s largest services.

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