Peripatetic Teacher of Clarinet

Job Purpose: To inspire, encourage and empower pupils to achieve their very best in the subject of Clarinet. You will be teaching across a broad range of ages at Surbiton High School. As a one of 27 peripatetic staff in the Music Department, you will be expected to commit fully to your allocated teaching hours and embody the school’s ethos.

Reporting Line: Head of Instrumental Music

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide high-quality individual instrumental tuition to allocated students
• To plan individual lessons that set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to the pupils taught
• To select and prepare resources including repertoire
• To monitor and assess pupil progress
• To report on pupils’ attainment verbally and in writing
• To teach appropriately for the age and ability range of the pupils
• To provide pupils with practice strategies, to extend work in lessons and encourage pupils to make music independently
• To have high expectations of pupils and build successful relationships centred on teaching and learning
• To organise and manage teaching and learning time effectively
• To actively contribute to the wider musical life of the School through recruitment of students and involvement with ensembles, concerts and other performances as required
• To promote and foster a culture of excellence, commitment and aspiration in the Music Department
• To maintain accurate attendance records
• To organise a timetable that adheres to the rota system in operation
• To write a report detailing pupils’ progress and achievement on an annual basis
• To attend the VMT Annual General Meeting, Parents’ Evening and INSET as directed by the Head of Instrumental Music.
• To organise and administer examination and platform concert entries

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

• Good Honours degree (Performance/Teaching degree preferred but not essential)
• Evidence of further relevant professional development would be an advantage
• The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
• The ability to teach clarinet lessons in a wide range of styles, age ranges and abilities
• Excellent organisational, administrative, communication and ICT skills
• A proven track record of delivering on musical attainment through instrumental teaching
• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
• Experience of leading and collaborating with colleagues
• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and ability to share best practice with colleagues
• An awareness and ability to teach using various syllabi, such as ABRSM, Trinity College London, LCM and MTB.
• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• Positive rapport with pupils
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of stakeholders
• Organised, energetic, positive and able to self-direct
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic
• Ability to think creatively and imaginatively
• Committed to the Surbiton High School’s ethos
• High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct
• Committed to representing the Senior Leadership Team’s strategic vision for the School
• Ambitious and aspirational for oneself and for the school
• Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2173959?cid=1567 

Closing date for applications: 12.00pm, Monday 17 April  2021

Interviews to be held on: Friday 21 May & Monday 24 May 2021

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High 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.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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