Are you able to use music as a tool to communicate? We are looking for a dedicated music tutor to deliver music training to disabled adults, most of whom have learning disabilities and autism. You will help to facilitate a positive change to student’s confidence, motor skills and esteem during music classes.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll develop, plan and deliver a curriculum of music activities to support the students’ learning goals and social development
- You’ll source resources suitable for delivery, including using our state of the art Immersive Learning Space
- You’ll support students’ by tailoring your communication style based on differing students’ needs
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have experience of providing training or music therapy to adults with learning disabilities and autism
- You will have Grade 8 in voice or instrument
- You can motivate and empathise with disabled people and those facing long term health problems
- You’re a strong team-player and natural leader who enjoys working alongside others to achieve goals
- You’re a skilled communicator, able to build trust and rapport with people from all backgrounds
- Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen
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Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
Full list of the benefits when working for Share.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
1. What are the top three qualities that make you an excellent Music Tutor?
2. What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
3. How would you develop the Music programme at Share?
Please also complete our equal opportunities form which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Please return the three documents (CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form) to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.
If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact Michele Noakes on michelen@sharecommunity.org.uk or on 0207 801 9829.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please call Michele on 0207 801 9829.
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We look forward to receiving your application.