Violin/Viola Teacher

About the job

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, committed and enthusiastic Violin/Viola teacher to join an ambitious and aspiring Music Department from November 2021 (or as soon thereafter).

The successful applicant will be an outstanding violin/viola teacher with a passion for inspiring young musicians to perform to the highest possible standard, as well as being an active performer in their own right.

Job Description:

• Inspiring musical performance of the highest quality through committed, skilled and outstanding one-to-one teaching.
• Teaching to the individual needs, abilities and talents of each child, suggesting repertoire and adapting scores where necessary.
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge to deliver outstanding quality.
• Assessing pupils’ progress, giving timely individual feedback to pupils and their parents as to how to progress further.
• Ensuring that the School’s policies are reflected in daily practice.
• Actively promoting and encourage pupils’ participation in extra-curricular music, including Junior/Senior String Ensemble, solo recitals and school concerts.
• Entering pupils for examinations as and when appropriate.
• Invoicing parents in a timely manner at the beginning of each new term.
• Communicating with parents when necessary via the pupils’ practice notebooks and responding to parents’ queries and concerns as and when they arise in a professional and timely manner.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will display the following attributes: 

• A relevant music qualification at degree level.
• Experience in teaching violin to pupils aged between 4-13, both boys and girls.
• Extensive performing experience in their own right.
• A sound understanding of violin technique, particularly with regard to young players.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• Approachable, with an engaging manner
• An understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a Barred List check

To apply, an application form (obtained from the School’s website www.newtonprepschool.co.uk) should be completed and returned to the HR Department at hrassistant@newtonprep.co.uk. For further information, please contact 0207 720 4091 (Ext, 1255) or the above email address.

The successful candidate will be subject to child protection screening, including a DBS and Barred List check.

• The closing date for applications is 5pm, Thursday, 28^th October 2021. Early applications are encouraged.
• Initial interviews may take place through Zoom on the evening of Wednesday, 3^rd November 2021.