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Summary

HAWI Rocks is no ordinary Saturday School. We’re a vibrant, high-energy music programme dedicated to forming real pop and rock bands with young people in Years 5-10. Now in our third year and growing strong with around 30 talented students, we’re on the lookout for passionate, skilled musicians to join our dynamic team of tutors.

As a HAWI Rocks tutor, you will do more than just teach. You’ll ignite creativity, build confidence and bring out powerful performances from a diverse group of young musicians. You will be working alongside fellow specialists in drums, keyboards, vocals and guitar to guide students through a carefully curated setlist of modern pop and rock hits.

Why join us?

• Be part of a tight-knit, creative team
• Make a real impact on young musicians’ lives
• Gain experience in live performance coaching
• Work in a supportive, well-organised programme with all materials provided

If you’re ready to bring your musical expertise to a stage that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Skills

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, engaging instruction on your specialist instrument
• Leading band rehearsals and helping students shine on stage
• Teaching essential music skills like reading lead sheets, tabs and understanding song structure
• Supporting live performances at end-of-term showcases and exciting events like the Wimbledon High Battle of the Bands and Kings College Arts Festival
• Setting up gear and creating a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for all students
• Collaborating with a passionate team to make every session count

Your working hours will be Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and you will be expected to commit to 10 Saturdays each school term, resulting in approximately 30 Saturdays per academic year.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proficiency in your instrument and a solid understanding of how bands work together
• Experience teaching young people and a flair for making music fun and accessible
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Patience, positivity and a genuine love for music education

Benefits

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.