Guitar Tutor

Guitar Tutor - Part Time 1.5 days per week, Term Time only

Closing Date: Monday 18th September, 10am

Interview Date: Wednesday 27th September

Start date: asap

The successful applicant will be engaged on a self-employed basis but will be expected to abide by the School's safeguarding, health and safety and teaching regulations and requirements.

Current rate of pay for 2023/24 is £23.25 per 30 minute lesson.

We are seeking an experienced Guitar Tutor with a proven track record of working with young learners, to provide individual lessons and coach ensembles. 

Individual music lessons take place throughout the week and are very popular. Lessons are scheduled by our Music Administrator and the postholder would need to commit to the same 1.5 days each week. We have a large team of Visiting Music Teachers at our school, each of whom is self-employed. The teaching rooms are spacious and each has a piano. As well as individual lessons, there are various ensembles including a jazz band, chamber groups and an orchestra. The children are encouraged to make the most of performance opportunities on offer such as year group recitals, end of term concerts and the annual Blue Coat Musician of the Year Competition.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Professional Development

• Graduate professional qualification relevant to the specialism of Music or Music Education; or equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating applied application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.

Skills and experience

• Proven track record of working with young learners
• Experience as a professional performer
• Ability to enthuse, engage and motivate pupils, and foster a positive rapport
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Able to communicate effectively in person and in writing, liaising with the Music Department, teachers, parents/carers
• Thorough understanding of children, their needs and development
• Well organised and professional in presentation
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Substantial recent and relevant teaching experience, including successful small and large group teaching
• Expertise and successful experience in organising, managing and conducting a music ensemble would be desirable

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of developments in music education and national initiatives
• High degree of knowledge of your specialist instrument and an ability to promote it throughout the School.
• Knowledge of current good practice for children aged 7 – 11 

Personal attributes

• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships
• Sensitivity to others and the ability to work co-operatively
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community

A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.

Application forms, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Director of Music, Mr Jeremy Nicklin, should be returned by 10am on Monday 18th September. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27th September. 

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are listed within the job descriptions.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).