Job Description

Permanent, part time 41.78 per hour

Hills Road Sixth Form College is looking for a supportive and inspirational Teacher of Singing to provide 1-1 lessons for students. The typical pattern is to deliver 30 x 30-minute lessons per student over the academic year. Exact hours are to be confirmed based on student interest, but it is likely to be between 7 - 12 hours of teaching. A keen interest in a range of musical styles would be advantageous.

Recently rated 'outstanding' again, Hills Road Sixth Form College continues to enjoy a strong national reputation for excellence in education. In part, this is because we continually review and refine our practice to enhance the experiences of our students and staff, for example, through our collaborative evidence-based approach to professional development. We also appreciate that academic success requires a happy, healthy and caring community, so our coaching culture ensures that the wellbeing of our students and staff is at the heart of all we do.

If you are excited by the opportunity to work in a team committed to the very best standards of education at a Sixth Form College where you can inspire highly motivated students to engage with your subject passions at an advanced level, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College sporting facilities, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, discounted local train travel, as well as discounts on all our Adult Education courses.

Closing date:

Monday, 29th September 2025 at noon

Interviews:

Tuesday, 7th October 2025

Details and an application form for the above post may be obtained from our website www.hillsroad.ac.uk

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff and expects all members of the College community, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The College actively promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Information for applicants

The Post

The Music Department at Hills Road is one of the largest centres for A level music in the country. It has an excellent reputation for the quality of its musical provision and richness of its musical opportunities. At present, we have around 120 students studying A Level Music (EDEXCEL) and / or A Level Music Technology (EDEXCEL). Almost all students continue to Higher Education, with a high percentage selecting music related courses at university or Music College.

The Music Department is housed in attractive accommodation including an impressive Recital Room with excellent performance acoustics, a suite of six practice rooms, 2 recording studios, 2 teaching rooms and an office. In addition to the Director of Music, there are 3 further Music and / or Music Technology Teachers, a full-time Music Technician, a part-time Administrative Assistant and 8 instrumental and singing teachers.

The department's range of extra-curricular work is extensive, with around 300 students and staff regularly involved. Seven large groups rehearse weekly in addition to many smaller chamber ensembles. The College's 70-piece Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra have both been finalists in the National Festival of Music for Youth in previous years. In July 2024 the Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra undertook a 5-day concert tour of Belgium and in previous years the Jazz Orchestra and FolkRoots group have also toured. Full-scale concerts take place twice a year in venues such as Ely Cathedral, King's College Chapel and the Cambridge University Concert Hall. There are also numerous informal concerts in the College's Recital Room. Recent repertoire has included Elgar's Cello Concerto, Shostakovich's 5th Symphony and Durufle's Requiem. The annual Carol Service takes place in Great St Mary's Church or St John's College Chapel.

The College seeks to appoint a part-time Singing Teacher to its team of 8 instrumental and vocal teachers. The successful candidate will typically provide 30 individual lessons of 30 minutes duration and will need to be flexible around study leave and examination periods. The students are likely to comprise a mixture of Year 12 and Year 13 students, following a number of different courses, including A level Music. Exact hours are to be confirmed based on student interest, but it is likely to be between 7 - 12 hours of teaching.

Purpose:

To provide individual instrumental/singing tuition

Reports to:

Director of Music

Main Accountabilities:

To provide a weekly individual lesson of 30 minutes duration for the required number of students To exhibit good teaching and learning practices to enable all students to improve and achieve their performance potential Where appropriate to prepare students for performance examinations To maintain appropriate record-keeping procedures including accurate attendance records and the provision of a Mid-Year Report for each student To write (where necessary) specialist references for Music College/University application To represent the interests of the instrument specialism to the Head of Department In consultation with the Head of Department, to develop links with professional colleagues in the Music Industry To develop links with the wider community, where appropriate.

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students

Establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect Set goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions Demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students

Promote good progress and outcomes by students

Be accountable for students' attainment, progress and outcomes Be aware of students' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on teaching Encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students' interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time Promote a love of learning and encourage young people's intellectual curiosity Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum and scheme of work within the relevant subject area(s)

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students

Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, suing approaches which enable students to be taught effectively Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit students' ability to learn, and how best to overcome these Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of young people, and know how to adapt teaching to support students' education at different stages of development Have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure students' progress Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons Give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Have clear expectations and routines for behaviour in classrooms and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour in classrooms and around the College in accordance with appropriate College policies Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to involve and motivate them Maintain good relationships with students, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary

Accountabilities that relate to all staff at the college

demonstrate behaviour and values consistent with the person specification for this role promote equality of opportunity in accordance with the college's Equality and Diversity Statement To comply with all college policies and procedures. This includes those where each member of staff has an individual duty to act and for which the college can be held vicariously responsible for the actions of its employees:
o equality and diversity

o safeguarding the welfare of young people

health and safety

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to do the following:

Sixth Form College application form complete the equality and diversity monitoring form write a supporting letter of application supply a brief CV
The completed application form should be submitted via email to recruitment@hillsroad.ac.uk. All documents should be submitted by noon on Monday 29th September.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 41.78 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/09/2025