Piano Teacher

To teach a full range of piano skills to individual pupils.  Excellent communication skills are required as well as patience and a sense of humour.  The position is initially for two full days a week (Mondays and Fridays preferable) and will start in May 2021.

Main duties: 

• To teach piano as required by the Head of Music in individual settings.

• To support/accompany choirs if required. 

• To encourage students to gain musical knowledge and skills through learning in lessons. 

• To inspire a lifelong love and enjoyment of a variety of musical genres. 

• To plan and keep accurate records of lessons, pupil progress and achievement, keep accurate attendance registers and other such records as required by the school.

• To write pupil reports and to attend Parents’ Evenings as required. 

• To have and continue to update a thorough knowledge of teaching methods and repertoire and to be able to advise pupils and the school about suitable repertoire and teaching materials.

• To advise and encourage pupils to take advantage of appropriate musical activities such as choirs, ensembles, competitions and other musical opportunities, particularly in preparation for 11+ scholarship examinations.

• To prepare pupils, when and where appropriate, for the requirements of examinations, recitals, concerts and festivals.

• To be aware of the individual needs’ of pupils by liaising with the Head of Music, class teachers and parents, as appropriate. 

• To take part in performances with students and other instrumental staff at recitals, concerts and church services as required.

• To perform other such duties related to the job purposes as may be required from time-to-time.

St Olave’s Prep School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) requirements.  Applicants must undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, safer recruitment vetting including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.