Teacher of Guitar (VMT)

Who are Habs? 

We are a diverse community, and we nurture a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which our pupils will lead and succeed. Our broad curriculum and co-curricular provision prepare pupils for success wherever their passion may take them. Ambition, Curiosity, Courage and Community are the core beliefs that we stand for here at Habs.  

Join our team and unlock your potential!  

 Responsibilities:  

•  Visiting Music Teachers are asked to write reports on their pupils once every year in the Summer Term.
• Visiting Teachers organise their own timetables with most pupils’ lessons take place on a rotation system.
• Informal concerts run by visiting teachers which promote performances by their own pupils are most welcome.
• Visiting Teachers may also be involved in coaching chamber groups.

What We Look For: 

• Passionate about all aspects of guitar performance, teaching and wider musical education
• Ability to teach acoustic guitar and electric guitar.
• Experienced and dedicated teacher who can inspire students from all backgrounds and disciplines
• A natural communicator with an infectious love for their subject
• High level of interpersonal skills who can work as part of a team and build successful relationships with pupils and parents.
• An organised person who can keep accurate records of their work and their pupils’ progress.

What we are offering:  

• The post is a self-employed one, the School offers ‘facilities to teach’ and there is a small rental charge for the room per year.
• From September 2024, the rate for instrumental/vocal tuition will be £275 for ten individual 30-minute lessons. The rate for directing an ensemble will be £68.00 per hour.
• There is also a concert fee for rehearsing and directing a group in a concert (£122)and there are opportunities for assisting with orchestral/band rehearsals on an occasional basis.
• Any extra professional playing or singing work at the School currently receives a fee of £122 for a short rehearsal and concert.
• Free lunch and refreshments during term time

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Haberdashers’ Boys’ and Girls' Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.