Visiting Music Teacher of Singing
Bede's Senior School
East Sussex
- £34.12 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- £34.12 per hour
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 May 2024
Job overview
Bede's is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Singing to join our excellent team of visiting music teachers from September 2024, working in a busy and thriving music department. The candidate will be required to teach singing (Classical/Contemporary/Music Theatre), as well as be cognisant of a range of musical styles and be able to teach across the age range, especially from 13-18.
An excellent degree from a reputable university or conservatoire is essential, as is the ability to have first-rate performing skills. The ability to work as part of a wider team is an important part of this appointment as the successful candidate will work in cooperation with the Director of Music, other music staff and the Performing Arts Administrators in timetabling lessons on a weekly basis. To prepare students for auditions, to coach and work with students preparing for school productions, music theatre opportunities and other external performing engagements.
Bede’s celebrates the importance of each child under our care being given the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant learning experience; we seek to develop a kind-hearted community in which we enhance the lives of those around us. The Teachers within the school are key to making this happen and to allowing pupils to find joy in their pursuit of brilliance.
The successful applicant will be offered a casual, fixed term contract for 1 year, with an opportunity to discuss the continuation at the end of the contract, the normal hours of work will vary from term to term.
Hourly Rate: £34.12 per hour
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;
- A Real Living Wage Employer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities / discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School
- A free lunch provided each day & much more!
For further information please see the Job Description below.
To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a covering letter.
Application closing date: Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 8am.
Bede’s reserves the right to interview on application and appoint before the published closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.
Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
About Bede's Senior School
Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.
Headteacher
Peter Goodyer
Values and Vision
The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills.
ISI report
“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.”
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