The Vocal & Music Academy (Leixlip) was established in 2013 as a singing school and has quickly built up a reputation as a professional, nurturing, student focussed school. We’ve added Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Drum classes over time and these areas have helped establish The VMA as one of the best schools to learn your respective instrument in Ireland.
Just like our school, we like our teachers to be innovative, creative, engaging humans who take personal pride in their work as educators, are fully invested in teaching and who value their own educational progress as much as that of their students.
We are looking for an experienced Piano, Guitar, Vocal Technique Teachers to teach in our school.
Essential Requirements
- A strong background in music education with verifiable teaching experience
- Experience and confidence teaching students from beginner to advanced skill levels (up to Grade 8) teaching both adults and children.
- A student focussed philosophy
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Motivated, responsible, creative self-starter who is confident enough to demonstrate initiative.
- Disciplined time keeper and organiser.
- Applicants must be resident in Ireland and available for in-person teaching in Leixlip
Responsibilities
- Building and retaining Relationships
- Managing your own lessons, calendar, etc. via Acuity
- Being in good time for classes
- Maintaining a clean working space
- Dealing directly with students and parents of students
All applicants should be available to teach through Terms 1-3, ideally be available during July and August
Desirable
- Experience teaching vocal technique or another instrument.
- Experience in performing as well as teaching
- Experience of using a booking system e.g. Acuity
- Experience teaching both individuals and group classes.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and well-organised teaching environment
- Competitive remuneration
- A consistent schedule with engaged and motivated students
- Professional support and flexibility for teachers who take pride in their work
If you fit this profile and want to work with a tight, dynamic and motivated organisation we want to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@vma.ie. Informal queries are welcome via direct message.
**Applicants that are not already based in Ireland will not be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From €28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 18 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leixlip, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- On occasion teachers will be required to offer online classes. Are you happy to do this?
- Successful candidates will be responsible for communication with their students/parents of students.
This includes:
- Being responsible for keeping your calendar up to date on our CRM system.
- Sending students away from class with clear understanding of their weekly practice.
- Opening and/or closing up the studio as needed.
Are you willing to accept these responsibilities?
- What instruments do you teach?
Experience:
- Guitar/Piano/Vocal (please state)teaching: 6 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: VMAMUS0425