Visiting Music Teacher - Organ
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17.62 per 30 min lesson
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2017
Job overview
We are recruiting a VMT for Organ lessons. This position is permanent and will be part-time, term time only for one day per week.
The Role
Specialist VMTs (Visiting Music Teachers) work under the direction of the Director of Music and the Head of IVS (Instrumental and Vocal Studies) and are required to deliver instrumental tuition to the pupils, both on a paying basis and to those in receipt of Music Scholarships or awards.
Responsibilities
The core duties of a VMT are as follows:
- To provide individual music tuition to pupils of Sevenoaks School
- In sympathy with the academic timetable, to offer 27 x 30 minute music lessons, or an alternative length agreed by Head of IVS, during term-time on a consistent basis, ensuring that pupils do not miss the same teaching period on a regular basis or other school events which have been previously advertised at least one week in advance
- To ensure that all tuition is conducted in accordance with the H&S and Child Protection policies laid down by Sevenoaks School and any special policies affecting either the Music Department or the Performing Arts Centre
- To produce and promulgate in advance a weekly timetable of tuition, using Firefly, the school’s intranet system
- To maintain accurate records of attendance, using the school’s systems and departmental files
- To report absences using the school’s email system, following departmental policy
- To ensure that details required to bill parents correctly are forwarded to the Music Department Secretary in a timely manner
- To write full reports on students twice a year using the school’s IT systems, as required by the Director of Music
- When requested, to run musical ensembles and group tuition
- When requested, to assist with concerts or other school musical events, which may include supporting pupils when performing
- To liaise as necessary with the Director of Music, the Head of IVS, other music staff and the Music Department Secretary
The Person
Experience and Qualities
VMTs should possess the following qualities:
- The ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse young people in their music-making
- To support and promote the performance of pupils in the department
- To hold the appropriate music qualifications in their discipline/instrument
- To possess recent and relevant teaching experience and a high level of performance skills
- To possess basic familiarity with Microsoft computer applications.
Hours of Work / Working Pattern Requirements
Music lessons take place during the school day between 09.00 and 17.30 (Mon – Fri). Pupils may also be taught on Saturday between 08.00 and 12.15, when the school is in session, with the approval of the Director of Music or their Deputy. One 30 minute lesson per week per pupil is the standard level of tuition.
The number of employment hours or teaching periods at the school is subject to the demand for tuition by parents. Consequently these cannot be guaranteed and changes to the number of sessions will be notified to you as and when they occur. Parents are required to give notice before half term of their intention to cease instrumental / singing lessons at the end of the following term.
For further details, please download the attached job description.
Attached documents
About Sevenoaks School
Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks enjoys a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate. A co-educational day and boarding school, it offers a stimulating, intellectually demanding and balanced education for over 1200 students from ages 11 to 18.
Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the International Baccalaureate for over 40 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Form students have taken the full IB Diploma with consistently outstanding academic results which are testament to the school’s experience and commitment to the programme.
Sevenoaks is the top large-cohort IB school in the UK and among the top five globally. In recent years it has been the second highest achieving large-cohort IB school in the world. Sevenoaks is also the top fully co-ed all-IB boarding school in the UK, according to Best Schools (Education Advisers Ltd). The Sunday Times named Sevenoaks School Co-educational Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2023.
The school is one of the largest employers in the local area, employing staff in a wide variety of roles, and aiming to be an employer of choice for top staff from around the world. We offer our staff a competitive range of benefits and are in the process of developing a range of progressive employment policies and opportunities for personal and professional development. All Sevenoaks staff are encouraged to enjoy facilities such as our sports centre and pool, attend performances at our performing arts centre, and get involved in service activities within the local community. We strive to promote the positive mental and physical health of all staff, and are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the very heart of our culture and community. We believe every member of the school community should feel welcomed, included and valued.
Teaching at Sevenoaks:
Teaching here is immensely rewarding: we work in high-performing teams towards a shared endeavour. Everyone appointed to teach at Sevenoaks School is expected to engage actively in all aspects of our broad and well-rounded education.
We want all our pupils to enjoy their subjects, to be inspired by their teachers and to become independent, lifelong learners. Teachers are enthusiastic and well-qualified graduates. We have an exceptionally lively, talented and committed staff body. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and newly-qualified teachers, but can also provide training including PGCE for those joining the profession at whatever stage. All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. Sevenoaks is committed to supporting its staff with training and professional development tailored to staff needs and interests.
All teachers are involved in proactive pastoral care. All teachers participate in the co-curriculum and, as our outreach activities expand, contribute to our work with local pupils and schools. Teachers at Sevenoaks are innovative and forward-thinking many are involved in the Institutes of Teaching and Learning, Higher Education and Professional Insight, and Service and Partnerships, shaping further development and initiatives for students and staff alike.
What people say about us:
‘Tough for any university not to be an anti-climax after Sevenoaks.’ Good Schools Guide.
The International Baccalaureate
All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. No previous experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate, which we have taught since 1978, is necessary; gaining experience of teaching the IB, an internationally recognised qualification which we believe offers outstanding preparation for university and beyond, is stimulating and undoubtedly a valuable career asset. Information about the IB can be found on the website www.ibo.org.
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