We are committed to providing the best possible services for everyone and we recognise that to do this we need our most important asset – our employees.
Recruiting, retaining and developing the right people with the right skills at the right time is essential for us to help improve the quality of life of Salford residents. We can offer a fantastic opportunity to progress your career by joining a team of over 500 employees located across Salford in this successful and dynamic business.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment For posts involving work with, or having access to information about, vulnerable people you are required to have an Enhanced DBS therefore you should not apply to work with these groups if you know that you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
Please be aware that some posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £44.00. The payment for this will be deducted from your first two months’ salary payments at a rate of £22.00 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £44.00.
Vacancy
MAPAS Tutor
Salary / Grade
£22.25 – £35.75 per hour (depending on role), rising to £27.50-£44.50 per hour after probation
Successful applicants will be professional, respectful, knowledgeable, passionate and solutions driven. They will be creative, have good organisational skills, and an interest in their continuing professional development.
We are looking for tutors across all instruments including Piano, Brass, Strings, Woodwind, Guitar & Ukulele, Percussion, Vocal, Drama, Musical Theatre and Music Curriculum.
Tutors will be expected to deliver a variety of tuition styles, depending on their discipline, which could include individual or small group tuition, large group or Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT), and ensemble leading. They will be responsible for designing and delivering their own schemes of work. The role offers flexibility in teaching methodology and lesson planning and there are support, advice and development opportunities available.
Tutors will be expected to keep up to date on safeguarding procedures within an educational setting as well as developments in educational pedagogy and inclusive practices including I.D.E.A and LGBT+ awareness.
Relevant musical and teaching experience is essential. Some evening work may be offered and the ability to travel between schools and other venues is essential.
Successful applicants will be engaged on a self-employed basis and therefore responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements, hold a current DBS certificate and Public liability Insurance.
Tutors must complete a probationary period during the first six months of working with Music and Performing Arts Salford, after which, pay rates rise to the higher bracket.
Music and Performing Arts Salford is committed to safeguarding children and young people so successful applicants will be required to go through necessary checks and undergo training.
Salford Community Leisure (SCL) is a dynamic, non-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the lives of the people in and around Salford through sports, leisure, culture, and well-being. We are passionate about nurturing inclusive and healthy communities, ensuring that every individual has access to the opportunities and services that support physical and mental health, creativity, and personal development.
Salford as a city is one of the fastest-growing local authority districts in England and Wales and is becoming more diverse. There are major ongoing health challenges and inequalities within the city and an ambitious set of strategies have been developed to tackle them. Physical exercise, creativity, learning and community development have been identified to change peoples lives for the better.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Active Communities Development Officer, supporting the creation of an effective and sustainable sport and leisure programme within neighbourhoods, including but not limited to holiday activities for children and young people.
This role sits within the Active Communities Team, where you will be expected to work flexibly and in line with the needs of the service. Candidates should be enthusiastic, motivated, and confident in communicating with colleagues, partners, children and young people at all levels. An interest in delivering physical activity opportunities for children and young people is essential.
You will be a dynamic member of the team, contributing to the development and growth of the project while maintaining a high-quality service.
Applicants must ensure they fully complete the application form, clearly detailing how they meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.
We are looking for someone who:
Can demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise workloads & meet targets.
The ability to manage team members, including mentoring and development.
Has the ability to manage large groups of young people in a community setting.
To hold sports, coaching and/or recreation qualifications, such as governing body awards, etc.
Can demonstrate the ability to prepare reports.
Has a minimum of 2 year’s experience in a sports/leisure industry.
Has experience of organising and managing sports events and holiday programmes.
Has experience of coaching young people in areas of depravation and of taking positive action to manage groups.
Has experience of managing and interpretating data
Consistently demonstrates SCL’s behaviours
If you wish to discuss this vacancy, please get in touch with Asa Keenan – Assistant Active Communities Manager – asa.keenan@scll.co.uk.
Shortlisting will take place w/c 5th January 2026
Interviews to take place between 15th & 16th January 2026
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently it is £49.50. The payment will be taken back over two payments directly from the first two months salary payments. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please see the gov.uk website for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
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