Visiting Music Teacher – Bagpipes

About the job

September 2023

We are looking for a dedicated, inspirational and imaginative teacher to join a distinguished and vibrant team of instrumental teachers for 1 day per week. The role will involve working with ambitious pupils with plenty of experience alongside those at the very start of their musical journeys, helping to ensure that each individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We encourage all Visiting Music Teachers to be actively involved in the wider musical life of our thriving music department, and are keen to further develop the Pipe Band (in collaboration with our percussion teachers). With at least three concerts every week, there are opportunities for pupils at all levels to perform, from informal performances in the Coffee Shop through to concerto opportunities. There are regular masterclasses and guest performances as part of the Visiting Recital Series, and considerable scope for new ideas and the growth of links with external musicians and organisations. Our bagpipe pupils have a prominent role in school events - Remembrance, particularly - and there is scope to expand this profile. We are also excited by the opportunity for pupils to meet other bagpipers from other schools, through collaborative ventures.

As well as a knowledge of teaching strategies, teaching repertoire and adaptability to the individual, the successful applicant will show an active interest in current teaching trends and pursuing their own professional development as an instrumental teacher and performer. 

In general the role of a Visiting Music Teacher at Radley is defined as: 

• the teaching, progress and development of each individual student within their specialism; 
• designing a curriculum for each pupil based upon a shared goal; 
• helping the pupil to achieve this by their professional help and expertise; 
• keeping records of a pupil’s instrumental progress and up to date with all documentation; 
• providing clear and helpful reports to parents at the end of each term; 
• keeping abreast of current developments in instrumental teaching; 
• actively contributing to the partnerships programme, including promoting boys’ involvement in partnership activities; 
• promoting external opportunities (such as holiday courses and ensembles) and building links with musicians from outside Radley College (such as through masterclasses, workshops and recitals); 
• working with the Precentor (Director of Music) to attract future music scholars. 

If you would like to discuss the post prior to making an application, please contact HR Department on 01235 548518 or by email at hr@radley.org.uk.

Applications

Applications must be submitted on the official application form which can be downloaded from the website and sent to the HR Department, Radley College, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 2HR or by email to applications@radley.org.uk and should include relevant teaching and performing experience as well as the names and addresses of two referees. 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Tuesday 11 April however applications may be dealt with as they are received. 

If selected for interview, applicants will be given a guided tour of the music school, have an interview with the Precentor, Head of Instrumental Music and be required to teach a short 10–15-minute lesson and/ or coach an ensemble. 

Radley 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 the Disclosure and Barring Service.  A disclosure, at the enhanced level, will be requested from the successful applicant but a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this position.  S/he will also be required to produce original evidence of qualifications as well as evidence of the right to work in the UK.