Peripatetic Music Teacher of Piano

About the job

Start date:            Tuesday 7 January 2020

Salary:                  £35,499 FTE pro-rata 

Hours of work:    6.5 hours on Tuesdays in the Secondary Phase 

Type of contract: maternity cover

Overall Responsibility 

To teach piano as required by the Director of Music in group and individual settings.

• To encourage students to gain musical knowledge and skills through learning in lessons and through the experience of group music making.
• To foster the self-discipline and social skills necessary for music making
• To enrich the education of each student through the provision of appropriate musical experiences and to provide skills that will serve the student for future music making, be it for leisure or professional purposes. 
• To inspire a lifelong love and enjoyment of classical and other musical genres.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities 

1. To fulfil all directed commitments as required by the Director of Music
2. To assess, in co-operation with the Director of Music and the Heads of School, potential pupils’ suitability for a particular instrument(s).
3. To teach pupils in groups and individually as necessary.
4. To plan and keep accurate records of lessons, pupil progress and achievement, keep accurate attendance registers and other such records as required by Dunraven School. To write student reports and to attend parents’ evenings as required.
5. To have and continue to update a thorough knowledge of teaching methods and repertoire and to be able to advise students and the school about suitable repertoire and teaching material.
6. Within a holistic music education approach, teach and encourage good technique, posture and stylistic awareness on given instrument(s).
7. To advise and encourage students to take advantage of appropriate musical activities such as choirs, ensembles, competitions and other musical opportunities. 
8. To prepare pupils, when and where appropriate, for the requirements of The Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music examinations (or other exam boards as agreed), ensuring that all aspects of the examination requirements are well prepared and organised.
9. To be aware of the individual needs of students by liaising with the Director of Music, Form Teachers and families, as appropriate.
10. To prepare pupils for performances at recitals, concerts, church services, competitions as required.
11. To take part in performances with students and other instrumental staff at recitals, concerts and nursing homes as required.
12. To advise parents and pupils on the appropriate choice and purchase of instruments, music and accessories
13. To attend meetings as directed by the Director of Learning for Music.
14. To perform other such duties related to the job purposes as may be required from time-to-time.
15. To practice and uphold the policies and requirements of Dunraven Educational Trust.
16. This post requires teachers to be self-reliant and to be committed to equality principles and practices.

 

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students.

An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.