Visiting Music Teacher (Cello and Piano)
George Heriot's School
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2021
Job overview
Visiting Music Teachers (Cello and Piano)
Term-Time Only
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced Visiting Music Teachers to join our thriving Music Department from August 2021. The successful candidates are expected to deliver progressive programmes of study tailored to the individual pupils’ needs, whilst encouraging participation in the department’s extensive extra-curricular programme in both Junior and Senior Schools. An ability to teach a wide range of styles from traditional repertoire through to musical theatre is essential.
There are several sizable music events in the Heriot’s calendar in which the VMT’s play a pivotal role: two concerts a year in the Usher Hall, one at Christmas for predominantly Senior School pupils and one with only Junior School performers in May. Major concerts also take place in the Queen’s Hall, St Cuthbert’s Church and St Giles Cathedral. Other events in school include a Junior School Music Festival, Senior House Music Competition, as well as many other internal and external events throughout the year. The school presents pupils for both ABRSM and Trinity exams, entry for either board being at the discretion of the VMT. In addition to “Grade” exams, VMT’s also play an important part in preparing pupils for the Performing element of SQA exams.
General Information
Hours of Work: The VMT is expected to deliver a minimum of 30 lessons per pupil, per session during term-time.
Lessons take place on the school campus between 7.30am and 4pm, and should each last 30 minutes. Notwithstanding the availability of room space, VMTs are free to determine their own hours of work and availability.
Remuneration: £36.60 per hour (£18.30 per 30-minute lesson) inclusive of holiday pay.
Pension Scheme: You will have the option to join the Heriot’s Pension scheme.
Sick Pay: Entitlement is to Statutory Sick Pay, subject to qualifying conditions.
How to Apply
Full details of the positions and how to apply are available on the Jobs and Opportunities section of the Heriot’s website.
Closing Date for Applications is Noon on Monday 21st June 2021
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463
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About George Heriot's School
The Sunday Times 'Scottish Independent School of the Decade'.
George Heriot's http://www.george-heriots.com is one of Scotland's leading Independent Schools for girls and boys at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. We provide a quality education at our historic site beside Edinburgh Castle.
For over 350 years George Heriot’s School http://www.george-heriots.com has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 4 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community. Together with staff, parents, governors, alumni, and friends, Heriot’s pupils hold true to the vision of Founder George Heriot.
The school seeks to provide a caring, well-disciplined education. We encourage responsibility, a desire for excellence, and a love of learning. George Heriot’s School welcomes children from all backgrounds. Each child comes with different gifts, and contributes in different ways.
Heriot's aims to provide a supportive, mutually respectful and well-disciplined learning environment which is holistic in approach and encourages positive attitudes, a striving for excellence and a lasting appreciation for learning amongst our pupils. Through our academic curriculum and our vast range of extra-curricular activities, we want our pupils to make the most of their opportunities for self-development and discovery of their full potential. Our boys and girls leave ready for the next stage of their lives – confident but not conceited; socially aware; ready to study and work. They love their School.
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