Recruiter: Eton College |
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Salary: Resident Accompanist £12,709.20 per annum, Piano Teacher £51 per hour. |
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Posted: 14/01/2025 |
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Job Role: Instrumental or vocal teaching, Accompanist |
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Sector: Education |
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Contract Type: Term time only |
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Hours: Part Time |
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Expiry Date: 31/01/2025 |
Eton College is seeking to appoint an experienced and talented pianist and accompanist. Responsibilities will include rehearsing and coaching boys in individual sessions and accompanying boys of all levels at school-based public musical events during the academic year, including a number of Sundays, as discussed with the Head of Piano.
The successful applicant will join a team of 14 other piano teachers led by the Head of Piano. Eton has a vibrant keyboard department with over 300 boys studying the piano, from beginners to numerous Associate and Licentiate diploma candidates every year. The successful candidate should have the ability to inspire and challenge across this range. The post holder will be required to encourage technical and musical development, prepare boys for concerts, exams, and competitions (internal and external) as appropriate, and to attend concerts in which their pupils perform (where possible). In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Visiting Music Teachers are expected to conform to the administrative and reporting procedures of the school and to be supportive of the activities of the department.
Working Pattern
Onsite interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Tuesday 11 February 2025.
Main Duties
Key Tasks and Responsibilities as the Resident Accompanist:
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities when required*:
*The post holder may be asked to take on additional accompaniment work, but it is understood this is subject to the post holder’s availability.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities as a Visiting Piano Teacher:
General Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Ideal Candidate
Skills and Competencies Required
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
It would be desirable if you have 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.
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