Visiting Music Teacher - Cello

Dean Close Preparatory School are looking to appoint a new Visiting Music Teacher, specialising in Cello, to start in September2024. This would be for an initial 6 hours per week, with potential for growth.

Dean Close Prep Music Department is a warm and vibrant working environment, currently staffed by 25 Visiting Music Teachers and full and part-time staff. The department benefits from dedicated rooms for academic teaching and a large number of individual music tuition, rooms. The responsibilities of this include:

• Work with the Director of Music and Music Department Administrator to develop a timetable.
• Teach music lessons on a one-to-one basis, during the academic year.
• Enter pupils for external examinations, concerts, and other musical events where appropriate.
• Prepare pupils for external examinations.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils as and when required by the School.
• Communicate and consult with the parents of pupils when required by the School.

This role would be ideal for a strong performer, with a proven track record of teaching students from beginner to a high standard, with a focus on good vocal health and technique.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Work Location: In person