Singing Teacher

Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. Due to a significant increase in demand for lessons, we are now seeking a further teacher to complement our existing team of peripatetic music staff from September 2023.

The Music Department require an inspirational and enthusiastic Singing Teacher to teach pupils across all key stages at Talbot Heath School. They will be required to plan, resource and arrange high quality individual music tuition. Initially the role will be approximately 4.5 hours per week, term time only, teaching for 30 weeks across the school year as directed by the Director of Music. Alongside experience in preparing students for ABRSM exams, experience of preparing students for exams via RSL, Trinity Rock ‘n’ Pop and MTB would be a distinct advantage, as would strengths in musical theatre and/or popular styles.

Excellent keyboard skills are essential to enable the teacher to accompany students in lessons and also for exams and performances as may be required. The ability to also teach piano is advantageous and additional hours could be added in this case.

A relevant musical qualification and teaching experience are essential and a teaching qualification is desirable. The successful applicant will be required teach a variety of styles and should be keen to support school events and accompany pupils for exams when required. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues is of the utmost importance.

What we offer:

●      Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.

●      Subsidised lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.

●      Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities and easily accessible at lunchtime.

●      Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool for our staff Sunday session.

●      Discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.

●      Supercamps Holiday clubs offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.

●      Occupational sick pay scheme.

●      Pension scheme.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

 Closing Date: Sunday 11th June 2023

 Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

If you require any further information, please contact

Miss A Pittam, Tel: 01202 761881 or email apittam@talbotheath.org

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL

 Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.