Regional Cover Support – Ipswich

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: £28,000 per annum with the potential to progress up to £33,000 per annum 

Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year

Benefits: Travel Premium payments for longer journeys and Fuel Card included

Location: This is a travelling role. It will be providing cover predominantly centered around Ipswich and the surrounding counties but there may be ad hoc requirements to travel outside of this region. Travel and accommodation expenses will be provided. 

Full training, support and development provided

Are you an enthusiastic musician with teaching experience 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 enjoy traveling and being in a new place each day?

Read on for more information about this exciting role as a Rocksteady Regional Cover Support where you’ll provide cover lesson support in your area.

The Role 

• Ensure a consistent experience to our customers by providing cover and catch up lessons in Rocksteady schools throughout the year
• Responsible for assessing the needs of children and schools, and providing high quality lessons in a wide variety of different situations
• Create and maintain on-going positive relationships with schools requiring cover and catch up lessons.
• Be consistently on top of administrative duties outside of lessons
• Supporting new Band Leaders in your area when not providing cover and helping to maintain quality standards in your region.
• Fuel card is provided for all business miles (as you will not have a regular place of work all of your mileage will be classed as business mileage)

Skills and Experience 

The right person is likely to; 

• Be energised by travel and able to stay away from home as required.
• Consistently and positively representing the brand in your schools.
• Be consistently organised and have excellent administrative skills.
• Be highly personable, approachable and friendly.
• Have a confident and concise communication style.
• Have a positive and can-do approach to their work.
• Be resilient and adaptable.

Benefits 

• Full-time salary position
• Monday – Friday daytime only
• Travel Premium payments for longer journeys and Fuel Card included
• 12 weeks paid holiday per year.
• Annual staff bonus
• 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 – ‘Wellbeing Resource of the Year’ Education Today Awards 2022/2023’.

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.

To find out more about Rocksteady, check out our website www.rocksteadymusicschool.com

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About Rocksteady Music School

Rocksteady is the leading provider of in-school band lessons for primary age children.

Our inclusive approach helps children find a sense of belonging through new friendships and a shared love for music, whilst boosting social skills, wellbeing and confidence.

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