Music Teacher-Authors (remote, project-based)
Freelance Writing Opportunity
Work from home | Write around your schedule
This is a flexible, freelance opportunity 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
- Particularly good experience for those preparing to go into teaching or management roles – 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 the 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
- Write in a creative, yet clear and coherent style
Minimum Qualification Level Required
- 2:1 (or higher) degree in Music
- Grade A/A* (or equivalent) in A Level Music
Additional Desirable Requirements
- PGCE and/or teaching experience
- Experience of writing in a professional context, e.g. freelance educational writing
To Apply
Apply via email to Kaye Jennings at KayeJennings@zigzageducation.co.uk with:
- CV which must include the modules you have studied at degree level and all GCSE/A Level etc. qualifications and grades
- Letter of Application including:
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- which subject you are applying for and where you first saw it advertised
- a short paragraph about your current circumstances and why you are applying for this opportunity
- when you would be available to start and your medium term plans
- what in the job description specifically appeals to you
- how you feel your skills or aspirations are met within this role
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