Part-Time Singing Assistant

Templesprings is a coaching organisation and registered Charity based in Grays, Essex. Since 2008, we have been delivering a wide range of services including music lessons, creative workshops, coaching sessions, which have now engaged thousands of families, children and young people. As a coaching organisation, our approach will inspire and motivate you, helping you develop and enjoy new skills. We work with people who want to access professional coaching services for personal development; those who are seeking career transition, who wish to make significant changes in their lives; people who are feeling less confident and want to gain transferable life skills. Templesprings has helped produce young musicians locally and nationally. Our programmes are lively, dynamic and interactive. They include group classes in schools, faith organisations, and short intensive classes for individuals. Our focus is on inspiring and getting the young person to have fun whilst learning to play and participate in music making. Music is our powerful engagement tool for connecting with young people, and promoting their participation in creative, social and volunteering opportunities, which build their skills, confidence and resilience for the future. We ensure your hard work is rewarded by valuable qualifications regardless of your age or musical ability. Templesprings supports participants to attain Arts Award Certificates (Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold level) and Graded exams with Rockschool and Trinity College London.

We have a fantastic opportunity to work at Templesprings Music Centre in Grays. We are looking for a talented musician to work as required as part of our enthusiastic and dynamic team. Our service is committed to providing high quality music education for children between the ages of 4 – 17 years old. You must have a keen interest in understanding child development, learning and education, a love for music, have a sense of humour, energy, and fun. We are looking for an individual who can take initiative and be able to work in a high pace environment. We are seeking candidates with a genuine desire and passion to influence children’s learning and can use their initiative to provide children with fun in their learning. Whilst undertaking the role, you will be working with a team of colleagues, assisting them with singing lessons. You will be expected to have a ‘can do’ attitude, be a team player, pragmatic and flexible in your approach. Communicating effectively with parents is also a key part of the role. Benefits • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive music centre. • Professional development and training opportunities. • Access to studio and rehearsal spaces. • Free Music Lessons • Free Coaching Sessions This post is dependent on obtaining a DBS Check

The following list is typical of the level of duties which the Music Assistant is expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type and level may be required from time to time. Key Responsibilities In conjunction with your line manager, your key responsibilities will be: • Planning individual lessons and overall schemes of work for singing students. • Teaching individual and/or group lessons lasting from 15 minutes to an hour or longer, usually incorporating elements of general and vocal musicianship, such as ear training and theory, breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups, and diaphragm training. • Developing knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development. • Communicating with parents about their child's lessons and progress. • Arranging performance opportunities for learners, such as mini concerts for friends and relatives. • Preparing learners for performances and events. • Attending and performing at events including helping to setup and clear up afterwards. • Working with groups of musicians. • Expanding your own musical experience by familiarising yourself with the music learner’s repertoire by: learning another instrument, becoming familiar with other musical styles and developing your improvisation or vocal skills. • Willingness to learn music technology software such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, etc. • Ensuring that you adhere to health and safety standards, and work in line with child protection legislation. • Tidying up the facility at the end of the day after lessons including washing up, emptying the bins, and vacuuming the studio. • At the discretion of your line manager, to carry out any other similar duties which are compatible with the post.

Requirements • Ability to play by ear/Musical pitch • Basic music theory knowledge • Some experience in teaching/taking vocal lessons Personal Specification • Ability to demonstrate high levels of musicianship • Ability to maintain high professional standards • Highly motivated and able to use their own initiative • Excellent timekeeping and communication skills • Be well organised in teaching and administration, including planning • Be experienced in working to deadlines • Dynamic, engaging, and passionate about engaging younger voices and instrumentalists • Enthusiastic team players who can use their own initiative while inspiring children with a love of music