Clarinet and Saxophone Visiting Music Teacher

The Vacancy

Join our warm and vibrant music department at Dean Close Prep, where music education is a key focus within our school community. With dedicated rooms for academic teaching and numerous individual music tuition spaces, our department offers a thriving and inspiring environment. We host over 25 concerts, workshops, and events each year, showcasing the talent and dedication of our students.

Role and Duties:

Teaching

• Deliver one-to-one music lessons to pupils in response to the needs of the school, aiming for approximately 30 lessons per academic year.
• Teach across age ranges in our prep school (Year 3 to Year 8), with potential expansion into pre-prep (Year 2) if desired.

Assessments and Reports

• Enter pupils for external examinations, concerts, and musical events as appropriate.
• Assess, record, and report on pupils' development, progress, and attainment.
• Communicate and consult with parents when necessary.

Management and Administration

• Collaborate with the Director of Music and Music Department Administrator to develop and maintain a timetable.
• Ensure timely communication with parents and pupils regarding any changes to the timetable.
• Maintain detailed attendance records and provide necessary information for charges and payments.
• Arrange substitute teachers if unable to teach, ensuring high standards and continuity of service.
• Report any pupil absences promptly.

Professional Development

• Stay updated on developments and teaching methods to maintain professional competence.
• Participate in appraisals and training as required.

Person Specification:

• Ideally educated to post-graduate level on the Clarinet and Saxaphone.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for teaching students of all ages and levels, including beginners.
• Passion for teaching reception-age pupils (4 years old) is essential.
• Loyal, honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and well-organized.
• Confident, proactive, and flexible in approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to improve knowledge.
• Interest in jazz, composition, and/or improvisation is desirable.

Join our dedicated team and contribute to the musical development of our students. Expand your teaching skills in a supportive environment. Apply now to become a valued member of the Dean Close Prep Music Department.