Teacher of Violin

The School

Magdalen College School, Oxford, founded by William Waynflete in 1480, is one of the country’s leading independent schools. It is situated in an enviable location at the heart of Oxford beside the River Cherwell. It educates boys from 7–18 and girls in the Sixth Form.

The Role

Magdalen College School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Violin Teacher to join its Music department from September 2022. 

The Teacher of Violin will be responsible to the Master through the Director of Music for the proper discharge of his or her duties.  Further information on the post is attached.  

The Candidate

We are looking for a charismatic musician who can teach the violin to pupils throughout the school. We currently have a good number of players of all standards and ages. The school has a well-stocked instrumental collection. We currently have one day of violin teaching however there is potential for this to be expanded over time.

Candidates short-listed for interview will be asked to teach a lesson in person with a pupil and meet with the Director of Music and Head of Instrumental Music. Short-listed candidates are required to bring any necessary ID for DBS check as well as any degree certificate(s) that are declared in their application. These must be originals, and can be submitted in person at a time and date agreed in advance, or via post.  

Remuneration and Benefits

Instrumental teachers are on a contract and therefore receive holiday pay in addition to their hourly pay, which is currently at £36.48. The school subscribes to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, in which all teaching staff are auto enrolled – there is, of course, an opt out, should this be preferred. Instrumental lessons are 40 minutes long and the timetables are organised by the Music Administrator and posted on the school portal. Instrumental teachers receive lunch at the school if they are teaching in the morning and the afternoon. 

There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, including a free lunch during term time and complimentary use of school sports facilities. The School has a fully equipped gym which is available for staff use, and staff may also enjoy access to the University of Oxford’s Rosenblatt Swimming Pool. Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs, including football, climbing, yoga, Pilates, and badminton. Staff also have the opportunity to join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions.

Staff are encouraged to make use of the Senior Common Room within and after the school day, as an area for relaxation and shared discussion outside departments. There is also a quiet room located close to the SCR where staff can work and study. Tea and Coffee are served in the SCR at morning break, and cakes and cut fruit are available in the SCR at the end of the school day. Staff socials, guest nights and Master’s Drinks are regular features of each term. 

Please note that MCS is an inner-city school, with very limited parking. Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible for their journey to work.   

Further details of the  Role, Department, benefits and Professional Development are available in the attached "Information Pack - Teacher of Violin" as well as on the MCS website under Vacancies. MCS Teaching Staff application form is also attached for your convenience. 

Application Process

Candidates should submit the Application Form for Teaching Staff which can be found on the Job Vacancy link of the website (www.mcsoxford.org).  To access Click here.  To apply for the position please send the following three documents to the HR Officer, Mrs Gail Workman, (recruitment@mcsoxford.org).  

1. Covering Letter of Application

2. Teaching Staff Application Form

3. CV

All documentation should be sent no later than Wednesday, 25th May 2022 at noon.  The school's preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post.

References are likely to be taken up in advance.  If you do not wish references to be called for at this stage, please make that clear on the reference section of the application form.

We anticipate holding interviews during the week of 2nd June and we will be in contact with shortlisted candidates by telephone. The school's preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post.

Safeguarding Policy

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s).