Lehrkraft

About the role

The purpose-built music school “Johann Nepomuk Hummel” is seeking a part-time Saxophone (Jazz) instructor (m/w/d) starting 1 November 2026. The position is permanent and currently comprises 17 teaching units (including 1 unit of holiday surplus), with the possibility of increasing the load as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group lessons across all ages and proficiency levels, including preparation and follow-up
• Lead the wind ensemble and contribute to wind-class teaching
• Organise and conduct class recitals
• Encourage and develop students to participate in competitions such as “Jugend jazzt” and “Jugend musiziert”
• Take part in school events and projects
• Provide pedagogical guidance to students and parents
• Assist in the ongoing development of the Jazz/Rock/Pop department
• Handle related duties: office hours, school conferences, subject-group meetings, parent evenings
• Participate in and teach school projects (wind classes)
• Be willing to teach at the school’s external sites
• Show willingness to pursue further professional development

Requirements

• Completed university degree, preferably in music pedagogy
• Team spirit, friendly demeanour and strong motivation
• Proven experience in individual and group instruction and ensemble leadership
• Confident use of IT
• Desirable: proficiency on clarinet and/or transverse flute

Benefits

• Interesting and varied work in a committed, motivated team
• Remuneration according to pay scale 9b of the TVöD VKA