Recruiter: Eton College |
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Salary: £49,438.62 per annum |
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Posted: 23/05/2024 |
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Job Role: Instrumental or vocal teaching, Administration |
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Sector: Education |
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Contract Type: Term time only |
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Hours: Full Time |
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Expiry Date: 05/06/2024 |
Eton College is seeking to appoint an experienced and talented Head of Piano to join our vibrant and increasingly diverse music department with over 1500 individual music lessons taking place each week, from beginners to numerous Associate and Licentiate diploma candidates every year.
Around 310 boys receive individual weekly piano lessons, taught by a team of 18 piano teachers. A further 38 boys study Jazz Piano with 2 specialist teachers who are line managed by the Head of Jazz. The department is well stocked with excellent instruments, including Steinway and Fazioli grand pianos in all of the major performance spaces.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional pianist and accompanist with an outstanding track record of teaching piano pupils from beginner to post-diploma standard. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and, ideally, prior experience of managing instrumental teachers in an educational institution.
Eton College prides itself on a warm and friendly community, where staff are valued. We offer an outstanding working environment amidst beautiful surroundings, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to further develop your professional skills and expertise.
Working Pattern
Main Duties
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
Benefits
Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.
About the College
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
DISCLOSURE CHECKS
Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.
Eton College
The preferred start date is September 2024, a later start date will be considered for the right applicant.
On site Interviews will take place on either 12thor 14th June 2024.