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Professor of Violin & Education Manager
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Based in the stunning island of Jersey, Music in Action seeks to appoint an organised professional violinist with a heart for teaching who cares about enriching lives and communities.
It is envisaged that the role will have split responsibilities between teaching (55%), performance (5%) and managing the Outreach programmes (40%) and would suit a high quality violinist and outstanding communicator who is passionate about the impact that music can have on individuals both educationally and therapeutically, and who would enjoy helping to develop and deliver truly world-class outreach and performance events.
As a performer you will play in the Jersey Chamber Orchestra 3 times per year, and perform in schools, in the Liberation International Music Festival and in a lunchtime recital series in St Helier at least once per month.
You would be responsible for the management and delivery of the music Outreach Programme, including over 130 workshops in schools each year supported by an Education Assistant.
You would teach on our Social Access Bursary Scheme in two inner city schools with bursary students aged 8 to 11 years old on the upper strings for around 12 hours each week.
A generous salary commensurate with experience is offered for the right candidate. Applications are welcome from those currently living outside of Jersey who are willing to relocate to the Island. Potential applicants who would like to speak informally to the Founder and Chairman of the charity are warmly invited to contact him via email at info@musicjersey.com.
About Music in Action
Music in Action was founded in 2006 and uses the power of music to do good: as an educational, therapeutic, and occupation tool to educate students in schools, lift the spirits of the sick and infirm, and to organise a cultural programme of the highest quality. Our motto is to “inspire, create and educate” and we seek to achieve this in every programme or activity we deliver.
The charity achieves:
Jersey Chamber Orchestra performing live music in 3 concerts
Liberation International Music Festival starring international star soloists
Jersey Sings! - provided over 1000 children in Jersey with the opportunity to sing
Social Access Bursary Schemes for 64 children being given free one to one tuition
Over 5500 children and care home residents took part in the Music in Action Outreach programme
140+ events including educational workshops and outreach to care homes
15 public concerts of live music
For more information and to see the range of events currently on offer please visit the website: https://www.musicjersey.com/
About Jersey
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands off the French coast of Normandy. Part of the British Isles, Jersey has a population of just over 100,000 of which around 16,000 are under 18. The Island benefits from a year-round temperate climate, a vibrant history and culture, over 30 beaches, fantastic food, excellent schools, and opportunities for all forms of sporting activities. For more information visit: https://www.jersey.com/.
The Role
The professor and education manager will report to the Chairman and will have line management of the Education Assistant and work alongside the Development & Operations Manager.
Educational Outreach
The Professor will be responsible for:
● Teaching upper strings on the Social Access Bursary Scheme
● Overseeing day-to-day Outreach operations including managing annual budgets, organising visits and educational events by musicians in schools and some care homes.
● Devising educational programmes in conjunction with professional animateurs
● Performing in the Music in Action Outreach Programme including visits and events in schools and care homes
● Overseeing the organisation of educational events including liaising with musicians and venues, preparing and disseminating schedules, overseeing front of house and backstage management, booking artists, preparing risk assessments as needed.
● Engaging with schools and teachers at the Jersey Academy of Music, Jersey Music Service, primary and secondary Schools, specialist schools, hospices, hospitals and disadvantaged groups and coordinating with on and off-island musicians to deliver successful outreach activities.
Performance
● Performing in the Jersey Chamber Orchestra 3 times per year, in recitals in St Helier and in the Liberation International Music Festival.
General Assistance
● Assisting the Development & Operations Manager around events
● Providing support to the Board of Directors as required
● Managing the Education Assistant in developing a team of volunteers for Music in Action’s various activities.
Person Specification
Essential
● Commitment to the vision and values of Music in Action
● A self-motivated individual with a proven track record of a high degree of organisation
● Excellent performing skills as a violinist from a leading conservatoire
● Excellent teaching skills
● Warm manner and a heart for children’s development
● Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop relationships to the highest professional level
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with students, schools and artists
● A team player with the ability to inspire and motivate others
● Ability to set, plan and prioritise tasks and resources to meet deadlines and manage time effectively, with the ability to pay attention to detail
● Good IT skills across all applications including Word, Excel and CRM databases
● Full driving licence
Salary and Benefits
● The yearly salary is circa £35-43k depending on experience.
● The contractual hours of work are 37.5 per week usually worked between 9.30am – 5.30pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required during performance events which will be compensated for under our Time in Lieu Policy.
● We would consider part time working (4 days per week as a minimum).
● Holiday is 25 days per year.
● We can offer a beautiful working environment, an effective tax rate of around 15-20%, and the opportunity to see world class music transforming lives in Jersey.
Further Information
Potential applicants who would like to speak informally to the Founder and Chairman, James Mews, are warmly encouraged to contact him via email: info@musicjersey.com
Applications should be received to info@musicjersey.com.