Visiting Music Teacher- Oboe

About the job

To start September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an experienced oboe player to teach throughout the junior and senior schools for one day a week. They will join a large and thriving departmental team, working within a dynamic wind and brass section. The successful candidate will teach approximately eight individual lessons per day, with the possibility of a beginner group too.

There may be opportunities for the successful candidate to be involved with some sectional coaching within the orchestras. The teacher of oboe will report in the first instance to the head of wind and brass and, ultimately, to the director of Music and, in addition to their instrumental teaching, will:

• Set high standards to all pupils
• Liaise with parents as necessary, writing reports as required
• Prepare pupils for playing in concerts and examinations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential: 

• A good degree in Music from a well-respected university or conservatoire
• Proven ability as a performer, ideally as both a chamber musician and orchestral player
• Proven ability as an inspiring teacher to pupils, both beginners and up to and including diploma level
• Excellent communication, organisation and listening skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to establish a good rapport with parents, pupils and staff alike

The following would be advantageous: 

• Prior experience of working in a school environment

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 5th June 2024

Interview date: Thursday 13th June 2024

As part of the interview process all candidates will be required to teach a lesson, which will be observed by the head of department. Preparation work in advance of the lesson will be required, and details will be provided prior to interview.

The interview process may be staged and we may choose to appoint prior to the closing date.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.