Brass Teacher (upper or lower)

Music at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School enjoys a generously resourced Music Department, which spans all aspects of school life; academic, co-curricular, military band, as well as supporting dance and drama productions. The 90 strong Military Band benefits from dedicated practice, time, and is at the heart of the School’s ethos, values, and tradition. The Military Band or its Drum Corps perform at numerous events within and outside of the School, providing the accompanying music at our weekly parades. The School’s military history and tradition continue through the advancement of wider music in the School with

generous support from our sponsor, the MOD.

We run a successful Military Band project, giving all Year 7 students the opportunity to learn how to play a military instrument for free. For students demonstrating great promise and expertise, we offer scholarships for the duration of Year 8, which present a pathway to join the Military Band in Year 9.

The School invests in four full-time instrumental staff teaching woodwind, brass, percussion, and piano/organ.

The Role: Brass Teacher (upper or lower)

The School now seeks to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative individual to develop and enhance the Brass Teaching and to provide expert tuition to students of all year groups learning brass instruments.

The Role: Additional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will also take part in Co-Curricular activities and become a tutor attached to  one of the boarding houses.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach brass lessons to students aged 11-18, 

prepare students for music examinations, including GCSE andA-Level exam preparation,

as required.

• Rehearse and prepare the fanfare trumpets as 

requiredf or functions.

• Rehearse and prepare the buglers as required 

for schoolparades and other functions.

• Be responsible for the stock control and routine

• maintenance of all the School’s brass instruments.

• Attend, and if necessary, perform at all musical

• rehearsals and performances as directed by the 

Director of Music.

• Keep records of student attendance and prepare 

individual reports on student progress each

term.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities 

House Tutor

• Responsibility for the welfare of a tutor group ofstudents

within an allocated Boarding House.

• Monitoring the academic progress, behaviour, and development of students in the tutor group.

• On a weekday duty: lunch with students of the House, supervise the House during supper time, andmonitor prep time 

proactively.

• To take responsibility for the House on a maximum of 6 

weekends / 12 weekend days throughout the academic year.

Co-Curricular

• Contribution to clubs, sports, andactivities, outside teaching/

instruction time.

• Commitment to the co-curricularlife of this busy boarding school .

Essential

• Expertise to teach brass.

• Expertise in directing instrumental music ensembles.

• Be a dedicated team player who strives for excellence and leads by example.

• Being adaptable to a variety of situations.

• Ability to communicate with work colleagues, students, and parents.

• Good organizational skills

• Able to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure.

• Professional performing experience.

Desirable

• Ability to arrange music.

• Military band experience.

• Music Degree or equivalent 

Hours of Work

This is a full-time role in a busy boarding school that requires additional hours during the school  term. This does include some evenings and weekends, which allows for most of the school holidays to  be taken.

An application form & further details about the role can be located on the School’s website www.doyrms.com , emailing jane.willis@doyrms.com  or 01304 245027. CVs will not be accepted 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a School we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief or sexual orientation.