Violin Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About the job

Eton College is seeking to appoint an experienced and talented violin teacher to start in November 2019. Eton has an excellent reputation for music making and it’s orchestral and chamber music scenes are flourishing.  Responsibilities will be to teach and inspire violin playing to boys across the 13-18 age range, encouraging technical and musical development. You will also monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress; meet all administrative deadlines and attend concerts in which your pupils perform (when possible).

Main Duties

• To teach violin across the 13-18 age range
• To monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress
• To meet all administrative deadlines
• To attend concerts in which your pupils perform (when possible)

The Ideal Candidate

• A music degree, diploma or professional teaching qualification.
• Previous experience of teaching 13-18 year olds
• Experience of teaching to and beyond Music College entry standard
• Experience of playing at top professional level
• Good written and verbal communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• To have a willingness to collaborate and coordinate with other teachers and musicians in the department.

You will also need to be:

• A ‘team’ player with the ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team.
• Positive, enthusiastic and flexible with a pro-active attitude.
• Able to adapt to changing situations.
• Able to work evenings and weekend by arrangement.
• Approachable, open and honest.
• Dedicated, conscientious and hard working.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), a cycle to work scheme and free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities.

Salary

Competitive

Closing date: 29 September 2019 at midnight

Full details and an application form are available from our website by clicking the apply button.

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 checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.