Peripatetic Viola and Violin Teacher

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is looking for an inspiring and well-qualified musician to teach Violin and Viola. They would be expected to teach across a full and ability range of pupils aged 11-18 and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school, for example liaising with our string orchestra director. The ability to play the piano well would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be well-qualified with a BA or BMUS or equivalent in music and enthusiastic, with a desire to support the ethos and aims of the department. Teaching days are likely to be Mondays, Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

Music has a high profile at the school and there is an extensive programme of 15 extra-curricular activities including several orchestras, choirs, bands and ensembles.  Concerts are given regularly, both in school and as outreach opportunities.  Choirs and instrumental groups have toured abroad in Europe and Asia.  Exciting joint projects with the Northern Chamber Orchestra and the Hallé have taken place and, recently, in conjunction with the drama and dance departments, the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ was successfully staged.

All pupils in Years 7 and 8 study music for three periods per 10-day cycle at key stage three and for two periods per cycle in Year 9, after which it becomes an option at GCSE and A level.  Currently there are 22 pupils studying GCSE and 3 students at A level. In the most recent set of examinations, our A level music students all achieved at least a grade A and all of our GCSE students achieve grades 7 to 9.

The department is well resourced with two teaching rooms, both of which are equipped with 15 Casio keyboards.  One of these rooms is also equipped with 15 computers and both Sibelius and Cubase software is installed.  In addition, there are five practice/teaching rooms where the 14 visiting music staff give individual instrumental lessons.  There are currently two other full-time music teachers in addition to the Head of Music.

The school has a high standard String Orchestra which frequently gives concerts and has entered the National Festival of Music for Youth, always reaching the competition finals.

The hourly rate will be £41 in September 2024 and this will rise to £42 in September 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on 5 June 2024

Interview date: 14 June 2024

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the DBS. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.