YYM is a Centre for Advanced Training in Music supported by the Department for Education's Music & Dance Scheme. YYM provides access to the highest quality music tuition to promising young musicians aged 8 - 19. YYM aims to identify and nurture exceptional potential in all areas of performance and across a wide range of genres and traditions. Carefully managed auditions - looking for potential and not just existing achievements - help identify those who will benefit from YYM. The YYM offer provides one to one instrumental / vocal tuition, ensembles and a broad range of classes on Sundays in Leeds and Hull. YYM tutors are specially selected for their experience in the care and development of young musicians. They are professional musicians, well placed to equip students with all that they need to take their musical studies to the highest possible level. Person Specification: Experience of teaching to a high level Ability to inspire and nurture young musicians to reach their potential Degree in music or equivalent professional experience High level of expertise in playing and teaching your instrument High professional standards, including excellent communication skills Demonstrate understanding of safeguarding and child protection, ability to work within YYM policies and procedures Job Description: Prepare and teach high quality individual instrumental lessons Foster and develop the potential and musical talent of pupils participating in YYM and take them to as high a standard of performance as possible Continuously monitor and feedback on student progress with particular attention being given to the Individual Learning Plan Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers and colleagues, including written reports Contribute to the all-round development of the individual and develop the student's self-awareness, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-esteem Support and implement YYM policies and procedures including Safeguarding/Child Protection and Health and Safety Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post for effective operations and services Deadline to apply: 1st November 2026 (23:59pm) Interviews: provisional date 15th November 2026 at Leeds Conservatoire To apply, please complete an application form and equality monitoring form and return by email to [email protected]. Forms can be downloaded from the YYM website. Alternatively, email us to request a copy.Job Summary
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