Mission, Vision, Strategy and Values of HMCA
House of Mercy Christian Assembly (HMCA) exists to teach and live Biblical truth and be a place of unwavering commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That’s our mission, and it’s what we’re always striving to do.
Our vision is to reach the unchurched and to disciple believers to become thriving followers of Jesus. Specifically, ministry success looks like reaching 500 people in our next two years of ministry.
Our strategy is to seek, serve, and grow. As we worship, pray, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we seek the glory of God. For His glory, we serve and care for one another, our community, our nation, and our world. Part of this service is helping people grow in community and in a personal relationship with Jesus through our small group ministry
Our Vision
Ultimately, we believe in the value of the arts. We are extremely passionate that every single child deserves to experience regular music and art lessons and here at Saturday Music School for Change our overarching mission is to promote and deliver high-quality and inspiring music and arts provision to as many children and young people as we possibly can. We are enthusiastically building Saturday Music School for Change to become recognized for quality education delivery and our creative and highly talented tutors. By expanding our current network of education professionals and support staff, we hope to continue to pursue bigger and better opportunities which offer more children the chance to “develop confidence through creativity”.
Saturday Music School for Change is committed to fulfilling its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of Children and Young People. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory completion of the induction and selection process in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
Job Overview
Are you fun, inspiring and positive?
Do you share our beliefs that music and the arts are integral to a broad and balanced curriculum?
Can you show us that you have a proven track record of excellent arts delivery?
If the answer is YES then get in touch!
Saturday Music School for Change Music & Arts is seeking to appoint a Music Tutor / Leader who will be responsible for leading weekly whole class instrumental teaching to students. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience delivering music in the classroom environment and have a good understanding of behavior management. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for music and the arts and have an have proven track record of delivering high-quality music lessons to primary school students.
Job Description
As a Music Tutor/Leader working for Saturday Music School for Change, you will be expected to deliver engaging instrumental lessons to the highest possible standard. You will take pride in planning exciting lessons which enthuse and inspire the children and young people that you work with and prepare any resources to support this.
Applicants should be confident, energetic and positive and have previous experience of leading Whole Class Instrumental Teaching. Please note that this role will include basic teaching of Keyboard, Drums and Guitar.
Required Skills:
- Teach high quality, inspirational instrumental lessons to Primary School children
- Have experience leading whole class instrumental delivery (Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion)
- Lead one to one and small group instrumental lessons
- Have experience in preparing students for examinations
- Be a specialist who has a strong knowledge of your subject
- Prepare all necessary planning and resources
- Successfully manage classroom behaviour with confidence
- Identify pupils with SEND and differentiate lessons accordingly
- Set a positive example to pupils by being enthusiastic, fun and inspiring
- Lead and co-ordinate pupil performances where necessary
- Develop strong working relationships with staff
Qualifications
- A degree or the equivalent in your area of specialism is desirable but not essential
- At least 2 years working within an educational domain
- Diploma or other qualification relating to Music
Personal Qualities
All of our employees and associates are selected on the basis of their experience, qualifications and their ability to engage and inspire Children and Young People. We look for the following personal qualities:
- Strong communication skills
- Brilliant interpersonal skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Great time-keeping
- A ‘can-do’ attitude towards their work
- A passion for learning
Please note that interviews will take place over Zoom or Teams in the first instance.