Piano teacher JASSPA

Piano positions from September 2022

James Allen’s Saturday School for the Performing Arts is seeking to appoint experienced and enthusiastic teachers in piano and possibly composition from 10 September 2022. The successful candidates will have experience both as a performer and teacher. A particular interest in teaching beginners up to Grade 5 is of an advantage, although the ability to teach 1:1 composition and theory to all levels is also advantageous. 

 

Lessons take place in Dulwich on term time Saturdays; see our calendar for 2022-23 dates. 

 

Hours: We are offering 3+ hours of teaching, with the potential for hours to increase as the year progresses. It is not essential to want to grow the hours, but the option is there to do so. Established teachers at Jasspa can teach for up to 6.5 hours/Saturday. 

Pay: £39/hour (Hourly rate is inclusive of holiday pay).

Application deadline: 10th August 2022

Interviews: from 10th August 2022

 

The School 

Based at James Allen’s Girls’ School, Jasspa is a school passionate about the performing arts. We offer specialist music tuition in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere on term time Saturdays in Dulwich.  Pupils aged 6-18 can choose any combination of classes from a broad range of instrumental lessons, theory, ensembles and choirs including our new Community Choir for adults and pupils aged 14+.  There are almost 30 teachers at Jasspa. 

Due to Covid we have paused our Saturday Dance and Drama classes for 2021-22, instead offering a range of Dance and Drama holiday intensives. 

 

Jasspa is also the home of South London Youth Orchestra – four orchestras from beginner to advanced level who meet for orchestral holiday courses three times a year. In the summer, winter and spring breaks 300+ music students from across London and the South East, come together to work with outstanding tutors and conductors from the profession.  

All Saturday and Holiday courses take place at James Allen’s Girls’ School where we have full access to purpose built facilities including the Prissian Theatre, the Vaughan Williams Auditorium and Holst Hall. 

Whilst Jasspa is an organisation with the community very much at its heart, we are also a centre of excellence. Quality performing arts education in a positive, nurturing environment is what we do best. 

How to apply: If you have a DoE number, please complete a Teaching Staff Application form. If you do not have a DoE number, please complete a Support Staff Application form. Both forms can be found here and include instructions on where to send the application form to. (Please scroll to the bottom of the screen after clicking on the link)

 

Application deadline: asap, but no later than the end of July.

Interviews: Late July / early August. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POST:  INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER 

 

PURPOSE OF JOB 

• To teach a specialist instrument/voice  

• To support the musical activities of the school 

 

LESSON CONTENT 

Instrumental teaching at JASSPA comprises the following: 

• Technical skills 

• Musical development 

• Reading skills – traditional notation and where appropriate other notations eg chord symbols 

• Theory of music 

• Aural 

• Performance experience, solo and/or ensemble 

• Exam preparation where appropriate 

The balance of the lesson is expected to vary, depending on the instrument taught and the students’ aptitudes, abilities and interests. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTRUMENTAL STAFF 

It is expected that each instrumental teacher will: 

• Provide sound instruction on their principal instrument/s 

• Encourage regular and intelligent practice by setting tasks for practice between lessons 

• Enter pupils for examinations where appropriate 

• Encourage pupils to take part in ensembles 

• Advise pupils who wish to purchase their own instrument 

• Monitor students’ attendance, practice and progress 

• Encourage parents to attend Open Days: this is Jasspa’s equivalent of a written report 

 

What you can offer us:   

Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff   

Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the school community  

 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.  

 

JASSPA at JAGS is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in our school community. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people are at the heart of everything we do and JAGS expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.