AddressJOB TITLE: Visiting Music Teacher – Teacher of Violoncello
LOCATION: Giggleswick School
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Music
HOURS OF WORK: Number of hours per week to be agreed, Term Time Only
SALARY: £25.54 per hour
Holiday pay will be based on the actual hours that you work and will be paid over the Summer period or in your leaving pay if you decide to leave the School.
On top of the hourly rate, we also offer travel expenses at 37p a mile currently capped at 110 miles a day.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 23 February 2024 (12 noon)
START DATE: April 2024
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JOB PURPOSE
To teach the Cello to individual pupils from beginner level to grade 8 and potentially beyond. To prepare pupils for examinations and performances both within and outside school as appropriate. The Cello Teacher will work with the Director of Music and the Prep School Music teacher to develop string playing throughout the school.
Main duties and responsibilities
- teaching violoncello to pupils ranging from beginner level to post grade 8
- preparing pupils for examinations and performances as appropriate
- helping the pupils to learn their parts for any potential performances
- writing termly reports
- supporting the work of the music department in general
- potentially performing in school concerts throughout the year
- potentially assisting with orchestra and smaller ensemble work
Other
1. Other tasks may develop and been added to this role, following suitable training and subject to time available.
2. Depending on the candidates skills and experience, there may be the possibility of teaching other disciplines within the music department.
3. Be fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the area of responsibility.
4. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
5. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Director of Music and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.
6. You will be expected to be fully conversant with and implement the School’s range of equality and diversity and safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all pupils and staff.
7. You will participate in the School’s appraisal scheme and undergo further professional development in line with the needs of the School.
8. You will support with any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested.
9. The first six months of employment will be probationary. The probationary period may be extended at the School’s discretion.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £25.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
