Visiting Teacher of Brass for Prep School

About the job

We are looking for an inspiring teacher of Brass to join our talented team of visiting music teachers here at the Prep School in September. 

The numbers of students will of course vary but there are currently only two students, and the aim is to restore numbers. We would be looking for a teacher interested in encouraging more pupils to learn the instruments and ideas on how to do this will be welcomed.

Candidates should be ready to work enthusiastically with children, often beginners, aged 7 – 11. Experience and empathy with this age group are essential. 

The school has a thriving music department, with over 150 girls having lessons in school each week with 11 visiting staff and there are a wide range of orchestral and ensemble experiences on offer. There has been a thriving wind ensemble of up to 20 players and the ability to lead and arrange music for this would be important. Teachers are self-employed, term-time only; fostering good relationships with parents is essential. It is likely at the moment that teaching would take place on a Thursday.

Many girls enter for ABRSM examinations, which take place in school each term, and it is common for girls to reach Grade 5 before leaving the Prep School.

If you would like to find out more, please contact the Director of Music, Mrs Louise Taylor via the school office on 01865 515647 or oxfvacancies@oxf.gdst.net for further information. 

The School:

Oxford High School is a high-achieving selective girls’ school and is the only independent school in Oxford to receive the coveted rating of Exceptional in its last inspection.  We are a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, a national federation of 25 schools. The Music Department is popular and active, with a broad range of successful ensembles.  

The prep school Music Department is staffed by a full-time Director of Music, a part-time class music teacher and 11 Visiting Music Teachers, who deliver approximately 150 individual music lessons each week. The VMTs are an engaging group of outstanding musicians, and the department is a lively place.  

For further details and to apply, please click on the apply button.

A covering letter addressed to the Director of Music, Mrs Louise Taylor, should be included.

Closing date: Monday 19^th April 2021 at 9am.

Interview date: Week commencing 26^th April 2021.

Please note that early applications are encouraged and the position may be closed sooner in the event of sufficient suitable applications being received.

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