Piano/Keyboard Tutor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Progress Music Academy are looking for a part-time Piano tutor to strengthen our team.
All lessons here at Progress are 1-2-1. Students, teaching resources, scheduling and equipment is all provided, tutors work to an agreed availabilty either in person here at the studios, at local schools, or online lessons via Zoom.
Requirement:
Candidates MUST have experience in teaching 1-2-1 lessons from aged 6 and upwards, along with an understanding of the common music exam framework systems in place. (Preferebly Trinity Rock & Pop) although training will be provided. It's essential that you are comfortable teaching varied styles of music, although this is generally within the Pop, Rock, contemporary and Classical area.
We aim to work with people who possess an outgoing, confident & positive character as we operate a fully inclusive, fun and positive environment for anyone who wishes to learn music. Candidates MUST be responsive, reliable & consistent.
Ideally, candidates would be based in the Birmingham area.
Availabilty:
This role requires an availabilty of two full days per week (typically 2pm-8:30pm on Monday & Thursdays) teaching from our studios. Please bear in mind that the schedule will take some time to build, although there are some students waiting now.
Dates:
This role will be available to start during April 2023.
About us:
Progress Music Academy is an independent Music Tuition Centre based in Birmingham, UK. Established back in 2009, we have over 13 years experience delivering fun, interactive and professional music sessions to both children and Adults. We have delivered over 40,000 hours of lessons to thousands of students from all over the world for drums, guitar, bass guitar, vocals, piano, music theory and recording studio.
Progress is Birmingham's exclusive Trinity Rock & Pop Exam Centre (Trinity College London) and supported by legendary Amplifier Manufacturer Marshall Amplification and Drum Company Natal Drums.
Owned and operated by Music Industry experts Gary Walmsley and Steve Smith and supported by a team of 14 vastly experienced tutors, Progress Music Academy is Birmingham's longest running independent music school.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 8-12 per week
Salary: £14.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please provide dates/times when you would be available for an interview, (after Mon 6th March 2023)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Reference ID: Piano-03/23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Piano/Keyboard Tutor roles across Progress Music Academy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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