JOB NEWS: Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is hiring a Learning Practitioner: Music in Sunderland on a Fixed-term, Part-time basis.

EMPLOYER
Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

LOCATION
Sunderland

SALARY
£25,949–£30,468 a year

JOB TYPE
Fixed-term contract, Part-time

HOURS
7.4 hours per week

CONTRACT
Fixed Term – Ends 18/06/2027

CLOSING DATE
23:59 hours BST on Wednesday 07 October 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE
Education Partnership North East is looking for an enthusiastic and creative music professional to join its team.

The role involves inspiring and supporting students to develop their music skills, delivering engaging learning experiences and preparing students for progression to further study, employment and the wider creative industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver engaging, career-focused learning using diverse, student-centred methods and digital technologies.
• Prepare and deliver effective assessments, maintain accurate records and provide constructive feedback.
• Set and monitor high expectations for attendance, behaviour and progress.
• Support students on and off campus throughout their learning journey.
• Contribute to curriculum development and share subject expertise across teams.
• Support digital learning resource creation.
• Build and maintain productive links with employers, schools and community partners.
• Commit to ongoing continuing professional development.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality and health & safety responsibilities.
• Contribute to wider college duties including recruitment and quality assurance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification.
• Minimum Level 6 degree-level qualification in the subject specialism.
• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent, or commitment to complete within the first two years.
• Experience working collaboratively with students and colleagues to review student progress.
• Ability to plan and deliver safe, inclusive, stretching and relevant learning sessions.
• Knowledge of supporting students with special educational needs, disabilities or vulnerabilities.
• Ability to provide constructive and timely feedback.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of student progress and achievements.
• Ability to use digital technologies safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of educational research, pedagogy and assessment.
• Ability to develop students’ mathematics, English, digital and wider employability skills.

BENEFITS

• 35–48 days’ holiday per year, plus public holidays, excluding Term Time Only contracts.
• Generous family leave and flexible working options, dependent on role.
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, depending on role.
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform with retail discounts.
• Dental, eye care and health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub.
• Free parking on most campuses.

SAFEGUARDING

The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure Check. EPNE is committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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