Peripatetic Singing Teacher (Part Time) - Dunottar School

Dunottar is a co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18 set in extensive grounds of 15 acres on the outskirts of Reigate. With a new Headmaster in September 2017, the school is on a very exciting journey.  The school is experiencing fast growth in pupil numbers and it is undergoing a £6.6 million capital development programme to accommodate future growth. Our new Sixth Form centre was completed in May 2019, with our new whole school Assembly Hall scheduled for completion in January 2021. 

 Dunottar is a great place to work, with a team of highly professional and committed teachers and support staff.  We incorporate best practice from independent schools and academies right across the United Learning Group, whilst retaining our unique, friendly ethos in Reigate where pupils are nurtured to make significant personal progress at the same time as achieving excellent academic results.  United Learning is an organisation which prides itself on providing a working and learning environment which encourages ‘the best in everyone’.  You will join a network of staff belonging to over 80 other schools, with opportunities to engage with fellow professionals which far exceed what one school could achieve on its own.  Personal development and career opportunities are excellent.  

 The Music Department 

 The Music department has experienced rapid growth in recent years with an increasing number of children involved in musical performances.  The school teaches Music to both GCSE and A-Level. A Large number of pupils take instrumental and/or singing lessons across all year groups and the department leads a busy schedule of choirs and ensembles, with concerts, performances and musical trips taking place throughout the year.  

 The school is excited by the addition of the new assembly hall which will consist of new Music and Drama classrooms, practice rooms and a performance space. The addition of this new performance area will provide even more scope for our musical groups.  

The Role 

 We are seeking an inspirational and experienced musician to teach singing at Dunottar during the school day (with the addition of before/after school lessons depending on demand or teacher availability). The successful candidate would relish the opportunity to join our successful and friendly Music department and make a significant contribution to the co-curricular activities of our thriving and well-equipped Music department across the whole School. We are looking for someone with an ability to stimulate curiosity and interest in Music who can teach across all the singing styles.  There is a need to be flexible and willing to teach remotely and person in line with DfE guidelines.  You need to give full commitment to the aims and ethos of this Departments and to Dunottar School.    

 The successful candidate will share our passion for developing the work of the department and sharing good practice.  

Key Responsibilities    

Tailor sessions appropriately to suit each pupil’s ability  

Prepare pupils for Grade exams either with ABRSM, Trinity board or equivalent (the school hosts ABRSM examinations each term) 

Prepare pupils for performances such as concerts and recitals 

Enable pupils to build their confidence in aural skills and knowledge of music theory 

Demonstrate excellent organisation skills by preparing teaching timetable in accordance with school guidelines 

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, other peripatetic teachers and Music Department staff 

Communicate pupils’ progress to parents and the Director of Music regularly  

Maintain high professional standards of dress code, punctuality and politeness 

  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the post holder may perform other duties reasonably required by the Headmaster.   

The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage during the recruitment process.   

United Learning 

Dunottar School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.     Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.     As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff well being through an ongoing group-wide well being programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.