Music Teacher-Authors

This is a flexible, freelance opportunity for current or previous classroom music teachers to share your knowledge and enthusiasm for Music through writing and contributing to educational resources for schools and FE colleges, working from home on a project-by-project basis.

What you will achieve:

Experience in publishing and education sectors
Experience working alongside an experienced Editor
Develop research and planning skills to a specific project brief
Your own published material that will help future learners succeed in their qualifications
Familiarisation of teaching requirements set by examination boards
Experienced teachers will bring knowledge to share.
Newly qualified teachers and those preparing to go into teaching or management roles will gain further understanding how to structure lessons, communicate theory to students of different ages/abilities, and cover unit specifications
Opportunity to develop your own resource ideas
What we’re looking for:

Detailed, wide-ranging knowledge of Music
Ability to adapt and improve your method of working through feedback loops
Ability to communicate effectively, concisely – to write with flair and enthusiasm for your subject!
The ideal candidate will be able to apply creative strategies for teachers, taking the content students need to learn and presenting it in an accessible and digestible way.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience

A strong interest in your subject area (including up-to-date knowledge of any recent developments), backed up with an excellent academic record
Strong research and analysis skills; attention to detail
Ability to work independently and efficiently, and to communicate ideas and knowledge with clarity
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