Visiting Music Teacher - Bassoon

About the job

Visiting Music Teacher - Bassoon

Brambletye School are seeking a skilful and experienced Bassoon Teacher who has the willingness and enthusiasm to be part of a busy and forward-thinking Music Department to join us here at Brambletye.  We can offer a flexible start date, but we are looking for someone to join us no later than the beginning of the Autumn term 2024.

The successful applicant will be an experienced musician and teacher, passionate about music-making, and have the ability to inspire young musicians.

• Visiting Music Teachers at Brambletye are responsible for their own timetable and sourcing of resources and repertoire but will be fully supported in their work by our Director of Music.
• Visiting Music Teachers set their own hourly rates and have direct contact with parents, a small charge is payable in exchange for the support of the School in their work.

About Brambletye School

Brambletye was originally a small boys’ boarding school in Kent before moving to its present location in 1933.  Today we are a thriving independent co-ed prep school for pupils aged 2 to 13 years, located in a large country house set in stunning and tranquil grounds overlooking the Ashdown Forest and the Weir Wood Reservoir.

Music is at the very heart of life at Brambletye and you will always hear the sound of music coming from our highly-regarded Music Department from either our practice rooms where pupils can access individual lessons from one our team of outstanding Visiting Music Teachers or from our dedicated music classrooms all of which are based in a purpose-built, excellently resourced department underneath our Theatre.

How to Apply

Should you wish to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, please initially get in touch with Rachel Selleck, Director of Music via email: rselleck@brambletye.com.

To apply, please download a copy of our application form from the Brambletye School website and return fully completed to Heather White (HR Manager) via email: hwhite@brambletye.com. You are welcome to submit your CV alongside your completed application form.

https://www.brambletye.co.uk/information/vacancies/

Key Dates

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 10th May 2024 at 9.00am

Please note that we will be interviewing as applications are received, therefore early application is strongly advised. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when a suitable appointment has been made.

Supporting Recruitment Policies and Documents

Before applying, all applicants should read the School's supporting recruitment documents and policies.  These are available on the vacancies page of the School's website.

Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.