Day in the life of an HMS Teacher
Are you ambitious, dynamic and ready for a challenge?
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly competent Class and Instrumental teachers for both mainstream and SEND settings with a passion for developing young people's music-making
Our instrumental and vocal teachers provide high-quality learning for young people across the county. We teach across all instrumental families and at all levels of ability. From starting off absolute beginners, to those preparing for conservatoire auditions or who wish to have the skills to make music a life-long hobby.
This is a role where no two days are ever the same! With a varied option for teaching roles available there are also exciting opportunities to work on projects to engage learners, to work with ensembles, world music projects, events, summer activities such as musical theatre productions. There are so many ways to share your passion for music!
My Career
All our teachers are supported by Team Leaders, who facilitate CPD training throughout the year. We have an excellent package of resources to support all our teachers, from Instrumental support right through to curriculum support. We also provide regular opportunities to network with team colleagues in person and online.
If you join our dynamic and inspiring team then we will commit to giving you training and shadowing to support your journey through HMS and a mentor to offer support and guidance whatever stage of your career you are in.
Teachers join us at all stages of their career, and we welcome every one of them, from the newly graduated just launching their teaching career, Class teachers wanting to focus on music education, right through to Head teachers making a change and following their passion for music education. This really is an exciting time to join Hampshire Music Service as we strive to engage young people in music, empower them through music and allow them to excel through music.
Primary Provision
We provide subject advice and curriculum support for all schools in Hampshire, across all phases of education. A vast menu of resources is accessible on the blog related to curriculum design and implementation as well as key pedagogical practice for enabling excellent progress for all learners. If you are a qualified class teacher with a strong background in music then this is an excellent opportunity for you to not only teach a subject you love but also support the music education of young people in Hampshire by working on our excellent curriculum resources and plans.
Whole class teaching such as Listen2Me will allow you to inspire young children in KS1 and KS2 as they learn different instruments each term, you will be able to demonstrate your talent and passion as you help classes of children develop a love for music.
Our rich programme of events for schools to perform at gives our teachers the opportunity to enable high quality performing opportunities for all children across Hampshire. With so many exciting events being planned, this really is an exciting time to join our teaching team
SEND
We have a really varied and exciting range of teaching opportunities for working on our SEND music provision. The special needs schools and settings that we work with benefit from an extensive resource package, and highly skilled and passionate teachers. An fantastic link is made with the children that we see in these settings.
“This is the first time my child has been involved in music”
Our aim is to make a difference to all children through music and our SEND provision is no exception to this. If you are passionate about teaching in special needs schools and settings and you can inspire and engage young people through music, then this is an amazing opportunity for you to make a real difference.
Ensembles
We are proud to run over 60 instrumental and vocal ensembles across the county. From Taiko drumming to Symphony Orchestras; Jazz and Soul bands to ukuleles; we offer a wide range of musical experiences for ages, abilities, and genres.
Our expert team of ensemble leaders runs a network of Area ensemble pyramids spread across the towns and cities of Hampshire. From young musicians who have just begun their musical journey, to those who are applying for conservatoires, we aim to have quality ensemble opportunities accessible within a reasonable journey from their home.
Those who reach the higher levels of playing can apply for membership of our five highly regarded county ensemble pyramids: the youth choirs, orchestras, brass bands, wind ensembles and jazz centre. These groups hold annual residential courses and regularly perform in top quality venues in the UK - such as the Royal Albert Hall - and abroad, also accessing expertise from top sectional tutors and playing alongside professional ensembles.
This is an exciting time to join our team, to be able to inspire like-minded young musicians, playing and performing in fantastic venues!
Rock 2 the Beat and Beyond the Beat
R2tb and Btb are our new exciting new provisions that allow teachers to engage young people in music in an exciting and innovative way. Delivered in schools, these programmes approach musical learning through small ensemble and band experiences. Students in years 4 - 6 come together to participate in small group sessions led by an inspiring instrumental specialist along with wider group sessions that encourage a love of performing. These culminate in concerts which allow the students to experience the thrill of showcasing their skills on stage.
Joining our R2tB team or BtB team is your opportunity to engage young people with your passion for music, to help them excel in their band or ensemble setting. It is amazing to come together and share that love of playing together, that is what makes Rock 2 the Beat and Beyond the Beat really special.
