Join the iRock Team as a Band Coach (Rock and Pop Music Teacher)
No Teaching Experience Needed – Comprehensive Training Provided
Are you a talented musician with a passion for rock and pop music? Do you want to inspire the next generation and make a meaningful impact through music? Join iRock, the UK’s leading and award-winning rock school, and help children discover their musical potential!
About the Role
Position: Band Coach (Rock and Pop Music Teacher)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, daytime only
Proposed Start Date: 15th April 2025
Travel: 45p per business mile, plus access to a motor assistance program
Holiday: 10 weeks of fully paid school holidays
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Location: Teaching at multiple schools in the areas of Hornchurch, Rainham, Romford & Benfleet. Travel to other locations may be required. A full UK driving license and car are essential.
Why Join iRock?
- Inspire Young Musicians: Use your musical skills to help children grow in confidence and discover their passion for music.
- Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Join a dynamic team that provides all instruments, training, and support to ensure your success.
- Varied Workday: Visit up to two schools daily, leading engaging rock and pop band sessions that make music education exciting and fun.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Rock and Pop Band Sessions: Teach groups of children across up to 10 primary schools per week.
- Multi-Instrumental Instruction: Teach drums, keyboard, guitar, and vocals within a band setting (proficiency in at least two instruments required).
- Build Relationships: Develop strong connections with students, parents, schools, and the broader community.
- Facilitate Performances: Guide students as they prepare for and perform in their first live shows.
- Manage Administrative Tasks: Complete daily administrative duties, approximately 30 minutes per day.
- Student Certification: Assist students in achieving entry-level music qualifications within the RSL framework.
- Active Engagement: Take on a physically active role, including setting up and breaking down musical equipment for each session.
- Summer Camps: Participate in our exciting holiday club during the school holidays.
What We’re Looking For
- Musical Proficiency: Ability to play at least two of the following instruments: drums, keyboard, guitar, or vocals, with strong overall music knowledge.
- Valid UK Driving License and Access To Your Own Car: Essential for traveling between schools.
- Organisational Skills: Strong ability to manage your schedule and tasks efficiently.
- Passion and Confidence: A confident, enthusiastic individual who loves music and can build positive relationships with both children and adults.
- Reliability: Committed to providing consistent, high-quality music education.
- Communication Skills: Excellent at fostering relationships and communicating effectively with both students and adults.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-Time, Permanent Role: Secure a fulfilling and fun career in music education.
- Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 10 weeks of paid school holidays per year, plus bank holidays.
- Fuel Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for business miles.
- Motor Assistance: Membership to RAC for Breakdown cover.
- Health & Wellbeing Program: Access resources to support your overall wellness, including virtual GP appointments.
- Instrument Discounts: Receive discounts on musical instruments.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and develop your skills with ongoing training.
- Exciting Staff Events: Participate in our legendary staff parties, including our annual conference.
- Rewards and Bonuses: Benefit from voucher schemes and company bonuses.
We celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. All candidates are assessed based on their merits and qualifications. This role requires a UK residency or a right-to-work visa.
About iRock
Winner of the 2024 Educational Resource Award - Primary - Education Business Awards, iRock is committed to inspiring children through the power of music.
Safeguarding Statement
This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.
Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.
For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.