Visiting Music Teacher (Piano)

About the job

We are looking to appoint a piano teacher with a jazz/pop or classical specialism to join our thriving music department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one-to-one lessons with students from years 7 to 13.  Capability in both teaching and performing is essential and the candidate should have appropriate training or experience. The ability to contribute to the extra-curricular music-making of the department would be an advantage.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES 

• To provide effective individual and/or group tuition in his/ her first study instrument during the academic year.
• To contribute to a student’s assessment via a written report, submitted at the end of each term
• To prepare students for practical examinations involving performance assessments
• To prepare students for performances and to ensure all pupils perform regularly throughout the calendar year
• To advise the Director of Music on instrument specific issues as applicable to a student’s academic recital programme
• To engage in School concerts and performances as requested by the Director of Music both on and off the School premises.
• Take reasonable care of health and safety of self, other people and resources whilst at work to comply with the School’s health and safety policy, procedures and local rules
• Any other duties as reasonably directed by the Director of Music.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Effective instrumental/ vocal skills as musical practitioner
• Appropriate interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct assessment of student work against a range of criteria
• First degree in music, or music performance, or an equivalent performing profile as appropriate
• Extensive knowledge of instrumental/vocal pedagogy
• Understanding the transmitting of skill-based instrumental/vocal training
• Knowledge of examination syllabi and processes
• A profile as instrumental/vocal tutor at secondary level
• An evident concern for students and their learning development
• Able to direct and respond to students
• Good team worker
• Able to adopt a range of teaching strategies to cater for different learning styles
• Smart appearance and professional conduct.

Desirable

• A profile as an active performer
• A Higher degree
• Track record of and/or potential for engaging in performer-practitioner activities
• Understanding of the current nature of teaching and learning in Secondary education

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.