Location
London

Hours
Saturday sessions as part of a 10-week term schedule

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
HAWI Rocks is a Saturday School focused on creating pop and rock bands with young people in Merton from Years 5 - 10. You will join a small team of tutors (Drums, Keyboards, Vocals, and Guitar) responsible for delivering high-quality instrumental instruction, developing students’ confidence and performance skills, and leading group performances. Sessions revolve around learning, rehearsing, and performing modern pop and rock repertoire, with lead sheets, tabs, and music provided by the lead tutor. Each 10-week term introduces five new songs culminating in an end-of-term showcase performance. Additional performances include Christmas and Summer Arts Festival concerts with Harris Academy Wimbledon Music Department and partnership concerts with other schools such as Kings College Wimbledon Arts Festival and Wimbledon High School Battle of the Bands.

Harris Academy Wimbledon is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy established in 2018, offering excellent education for students aged 11-18. The academy is housed in a modern, state-of-the-art building and is oversubscribed with strong community support. It promotes high academic achievement alongside rich extracurricular opportunities, fostering aspiration, resilience, and joy in learning. Professional development and a growth mindset culture are central to the academy’s ethos, alongside pastoral support focusing on resilience, self-esteem, risk management, and teamwork.

Main Areas of Responsibility
Provide high-quality instrumental instruction in your specialist instrument for small to medium groups. Lead rehearsals and performances of student rock ensembles, helping build confidence and stage presence. Teach basic relevant music theory such as reading tablature, following lead sheets, and understanding song structure. Set up equipment including microphones, amps, and drum kits. Foster a supportive, safe environment and act as a positive professional role model. Collaborate effectively with the tutor team to create the best experience for students.

Experience
Proficiency in your specialist instrument. Solid fundamental knowledge of rock band ensemble roles including guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. Previous teaching experience, especially with children and young adults. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About you
Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for music education. Ability to adapt teaching methods to individual student needs. A positive, professional attitude and the ability to foster a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications
Relevant musical proficiency and teaching experience are essential. Formal qualifications are welcomed but not explicitly required.