Visiting Music Teacher (Strings)

About the job

Barnard Castle School 

Barnard Castle School has a busy and thriving Music Department, offering a range of outstanding opportunities to the pupils that study here. The Department aims to foster a love of music in every pupil with the intention of encouraging a culture of aspiration and high standards alongside enjoyment for music.

The department is currently staffed by three full-time members of staff: The Director of Music, The Prep School Director of Music and the Bandmaster & Head of Woodwind. There are also 17 Visiting Music Teachers who teach around 250 individual lessons each week. Many pupils in the school learn at least one musical instrument, and this is aided by schemes that offer free or subsidised instrumental lessons in particular instruments. 

Music is a hugely important part of life at Barney, and pupils are encouraged to participate in a range of co-curricular activities each week.

Role Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Visiting Teacher of Strings for a fixed term contract while the current postholder takes planned maternity leave, beginning in April 2021. 

 The successful candidate will be required to teach a range of pupils both in the Prep School and Senior School. The initial schedule is for 5 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours by contributing to the ensemble programme. The current schedule includes individual cello lessons as well as group violin lessons for beginner pupils. 

For further information and an application form please go to our website https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/

Closing date 09.00am Friday 12th March 

 Barnard Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service.

Barnard Castle School is an equal opportunities employer.