Visiting Music Teacher - Guitar Classical/Electric

School

Tudor Hall School

Job summary

Recruiter:
Tudor Hall School
Salary:
Dependent on experience and accommodation
Posted:
12/07/2024
Ref:
TH0724
Job Role:
Instrumental or vocal teaching
Sector:
Education
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Part Time
Expiry Date:
31/07/2024

About the job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Visiting Music Teacher (Guitar Classical/Electric)

A part-time peripatetic teacher in the music department would be expected to work alongside other part-time peripatetic staff, and be responsible to the Director of Music. 

Personal Qualities Required:

  • To be a positive role model inspiring pupils to achieve the highest standards.
  • To be a good team player
  • To be a strong communicator
  • To have good ICT skills
  • To have good interpersonal skills
  • To have a natural ability to get on with, support, understand and command the respect of girls aged 11-18.
  • To have enthusiasm and interest in the education and welfare of young people.
  • To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the school.
  • To be an ambassador for Tudor Hall at all times.


The specific duties for an Instrumental Teacher are as follows:

  • To demonstrate great enthusiasm for the instrument(s) that they teach, promoting it throughout the school.
  • To demonstrate a good sound knowledge and understanding of the instrument(s) that they teach and to be able to pass on this knowledge to the pupil.
  • To familiarise themselves with the working of the school and to be familiar with the Music Department handbook and all that is within it.
  • To ensure that pupils are fully prepared for examinations (Associated Board, Trinity, LCM).  The teacher must prepare pieces, aural, sight-reading and scales and ensure that the pupil has an accompanist if required.   


General:

  • To report termly to parents in writing, completing reports by the published deadlines.
  • To support the school system of awarding ‘Roses’ and Headmistress’s Commendations for appropriate work.
  • To speak to parents when appropriate regarding any issues, queries etc.  This should also be brought to the attention of the Director of Music.
  • To attend meetings as required.
  • To prepare and encourage pupils to participate in school concerts, outside events and festivals. (Any requests for external concerts should be made through the Director of Music).
  • All teachers are expected to be involved in the extra-curricular music activities of the school and to prepare pupils to the highest standards by rehearsing frequently and thoroughly.  
  • To report any accidents, bad behaviour, signs of distress or Health and Safety issues to the Director of Music and recorded in the appropriate place.
  • To promote music in the school and to ensure that all pupil/groups are motivated at all times.
  • To accompany and support pupils playing in school/external concerts.
  • To attend the peripatetic teachers parents’ meetings as and when required. 


Application Process:

A covering letter summarising your suitability for the post along with the completed application form should reach the Director of Music Mrs Lindsey Lea-James.

Please apply as soon as possible and not later than 13:00 Wednesday 31st July, 2024. Interviews will take place in the following week.

Applications to be sent to: Nicole Hamilton at Tudor Hall, Wykham Park, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9UR, recruitment@tudorhallschool.com.

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