Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, LE3 8RA and schools across the County

Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: 1 day per week (approximately 5 hours / school day), term time only - across the academic year (38 weeks)

Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 Academic Year

Closing Date: 25th June 2026

The role

This is a rare opportunity for an oboe specialist to build and grow a new music provision across schools. You will deliver engaging lessons, lead demonstrations, and inspire pupils to take up the oboe, with the freedom to shape the role and increase hours as interest develops.

Job details

Initial contract: 1 day per week (approximately 5 hours / school day), across the academic year (38 weeks)
Salary paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Payment reflects the full working day (not just teaching/contact time), including planning, travel, and development work
Travel between schools is included within working time, plus a 55p per mile allowance
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and full range of council employee benefits

Qualifications

Qualification or experience demonstrating a high level of musical understanding, awareness, and proficiency in your area of specialism (e.g. music technology, instrumental etc); experience of performing, creating or facilitating music at a high level
Inspiring and motivational, with the ability to build confidence and enthusiasm in learners
Passionate about ensemble music making and developing young musicians in group settings
Forward thinking and adaptable, committed to high quality inclusive music education
Experience of developing and adapting resources to respond to learner interest and needs, offering a level of challenge and independence appropriate to age, ability, capacity, and context
Skilled in teaching beginners through to developing players, supporting clear progression; organised, reliable, and an excellent communicator with students, families and colleagues

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check, flexible working options, and the opportunity to develop a new programme.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

For any questions, contact Andy Maycock, Instrumental & Vocal Tuition Manager at or .

Leicestershire County Council

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