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About Us

Music and Performing Arts Salford (MAPAS) is part of Salford Community Leisure who are committed to enhancing the lives of people across Salford. MAPAS is also a Local Lead Partner in the Greater Manchester and Blackburn with Darwen Music Hub.

At MAPAS, we believe in the transformative potential of music and the arts to empower individuals and build vibrant communities. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Choral Leader

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to take on the leadership of three of our MAPAS Centre evening choirs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, well planned and exciting rehearsals. Choosing relevant, challenging and diverse repertoire, developing the skill and musicality of the choir members and preparing the choirs for regular performances across the city and region. Accompaniment experience is not required.

Rehearsals take place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings during term time only.

The three choirs are:

  • Singing Squad (age 7-11)
  • Youth Choir (age 11-18)
  • Community Choir (18+)

There is also opportunity for daytime school choir delivery to be discussed with the successful candidate.

 

Self Employed Tutor 

percussion, woodwind, guitar & ukulele, vocal, drama, musical theatre and whole class tuition

MAPAS are seeking self-employed tutors across a variety of instruments and disciplines. 

As a self-employed tutor at MAPAS, you will have the opportunity to inspire students through a variety of teaching styles and settings, from individual / small group lessons, Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT), Curriculum and Ensemble leading.

Qualifications

  • Relevant musical teaching experience and/or Music Degree and Qualifications
  • Strong interpersonal and time management skills and a passion for music education
  • Commitment to reflective and inclusive teaching practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver creative, engaging and inclusive lessons
  • Foster a supportive learning environment for all students
  • Inspire the next generation of young musicians

Benefits

  • Flexibility in teaching methodology, lesson planning and curriculum design
  • Support, advice and development opportunities available
  • A variety of teaching work offered including day/evening and project work

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. MAPAS places emphasis on equal opportunities, and all suitable applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

MAPAS are committed to safeguarding children and young people so successful applicants will be required to go through necessary checks and undergo regular safeguarding training.

Successful applicants will be engaged on a self-employed basis and are therefore responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements, hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate and Public liability Insurance and an ability to travel between schools and other venues is essential. Tutors will complete a probationary period during the first six months of working with us, after which, pay rates rise to the higher bracket.


All applications to dan.rhodes@scll.co.uk

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