About us
Footlights is a multi award-winning Company founded in 2005. We deliver high-quality, specialist teaching in safe, fun and inclusive environments; to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, can fulfil their potential. We offer children and young people opportunities to learn through fun, engaging classes in acting, singing and dance, which teaches them not only performance technique but also transferable skills which will last a lifetime; building relationships, decision making, critical thinking as well as social mobility.
We are looking for an experienced singing tutor (teaching ages 7-18 yrs) to join our Saturday school team to teach for three hours 10am-1pm with half hour set up prior.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to helping students reach their full potential. The Tutor will be responsible for providing individualised instruction in field of vocal coaching, singing and choir. The successful candidate will be patient, organised, and have excellent communication skills. Candidate should be suited to working with children and have plenty of positive energy.
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Your ability to commit to 36 term-time sessions is paramount as we pride ourselves on continuity and the progression of our learners.
Responsibilities:
- Develop fun lesson plans and teaching materials to meet the needs of students.
- Deliver engaging lessons based around specified discipline.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests in the arts.
- Provide individualised instruction to students to help them master subject matter and improve their stage performance.
- Assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis.
- Write annual report for each student.
- Ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment for students.
- Work as part of a team to help put on productions and showcases involving young people.
Qualifications:
- Formal Qualification(s) in Musical Theatre/Music/Vocals (Bachelor's Preferred)
- Experience of working with 7 - 18-year-olds (Preferred)
- Good working knowledge of current dance styles and teaching strategies.
- A ‘team’ player with the ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents/guardians.
- Positive, enthusiastic, empathetic, energetic, flexible with a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude.
- DBS checked or willing to obtain one. (We will assist with this.)
- Safeguarding and/or First Aid (desirable but not essential)
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £66.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commit to 36 weeks of Saturday mornings during term time?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/07/2023
Reference ID: SINGTAMEFOOTLIGHTS23
Expected start date: 09/09/2023
