Visiting Music Teacher Single Reed

At Exeter School, we are looking to appoint a self-employed Visiting Music Teacher (VMT) - Single Reed to join our school, a school of great character. This post is available from April 2024.

Visiting Music Teacher Single Reed
Exeter, EX2 4NS

• Part time
• Self Employed

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

About Exeter School

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18.

The Music Department is both busy and vibrant. We provide over 400 individual music lessons each week, stage 30 concerts each year and every two years undertake an international tour. Informal concerts for strings, woodwind, brass, piano and the voice take place throughout the year. In these pupils perform as both soloists and as part of small ensembles. The remainder of the concert programme consists of smaller chamber concerts in local churches, large termly events in Exeter Cathedral (including the Founders Day service and WaterAid concerts), and the Easter Choral Society concert. Pupils also perform regularly in Junior Chapel, assemblies, and in their weekly academic music lessons. It is expected that VMTs will play an active role in preparing their pupils for these events.

About You

Prospective applicants should be suitably qualified musicians and have experience of working with young people of all abilities, from beginner to Grade 8+.

VMTs at Exeter School are self-employed and are line-managed by the Assistant Director of Music. It is expected that 30 lessons of 40 minutes each will be delivered over the school year per pupil, or 20 minute lessons where agreed with pupils, parent and teacher. As well as the wider departmental responsibilities outlined above, VMTs should be able to prepare pupils for examinations of the ABRSM and/or Trinity exam boards up to Grade 8 and beyond and will be expected to support the practical side of academic music examinations (GCSE/ A level).

All VMTs should promote the musical ethos of the school and encourage the self-discipline and the social skills necessary for music making. The school has four orchestras, seven choirs, five jazz bands and several smaller chamber ensembles; VMTs should encourage students to gain musical knowledge and skills through active learning in lessons and through the experience of group music making. Support of ensemble playing, by being prepared to teach instrumental parts in lessons, is essential.

It is expected that VMTs will write an annual report, according to the school s report-writing timetable, and will offer to meet with parents on a formal basis once a year. Regular contact with parents is essential, and should the need arise, all teachers should report concerns to their line manager.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 1 February. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Thursday 8 February.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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