Singing Teacher (Part-Time)

About the job

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Musical instrument teachers should work closely with the Head of Music in order to promote the subject throughout the School community and create the framework within which pupils can enjoy an active pursuit of music at all levels and in a variety of forms. 

Musical instrument teachers are required to: 

Teach pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high standard, the technique and musicianship required to play an appropriate musical instrument, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary. 

Organise and display timetables of lesson schedules, adhering to the School policy (of lesson rotation, etc.). 

Carry out the administrative procedures of the Department (lesson grades, pupil-absence notes etc.). 

Prepare appropriate pupils for Associated Board (or similar) Music Exams. 

Where appropriate, and following consultation with the Head of Music, organise, promote, rehearse and direct appropriate ensembles as extra-curricular activities. 

Prepare pupils for concerts, festivals and competitions (as appropriate) and encourage pupils to take the available opportunities to develop all aspects of their musicianship. Assess, record and report as required on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

Promote the general progress and wellbeing of any pupil assigned to her / him. 

Act in the professional manner of a school teacher, maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety, both when they are authorised to be on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere. 

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you came into contact. 

Undertake such training as may be reasonably required by the School to properly adapt to the changing requirements of the School and the role or as may be necessary to fulfil the School's statutory or regulatory obligations. 

Flexibility - You may be required to undertake such other reasonable duties from time to time as the School may reasonably require.