Visiting Music Teacher - Cello (Part-time)
Edgeborough School
Farnham, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- TBC
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2019
Job overview
Edgeborough School requires a part-time Cello Teacher (September 2019)
Edgeborough is a very successful Independent Day and Boarding School in Farnham, Surrey for girls and boys aged 2 – 13. The school is situated in 50 acres of rolling countryside and is home to 320 pupils.
The Music Department is a flourishing and lively environment, with over 75% of pupils learning at least one instrument. There are currently 12 visiting teachers. The Department has a busy calendar of concerts and performances and there are usually two ABRSM examination sessions per year.
We seek a talented, inspirational and enthusiastic cello teacher to join a lively and flourishing department. The successful applicant will be highly qualified and able to teach pupils of all abilities across the age range of Year 2 to Year 8. The time requirement is currently four hours per week but with the potential to increase. We would expect the successful applicant to be a competent performer and the ability to accompany would be desirable but not essential. We would also expect applicants to be confident with arranging music for, and coaching a cello ensemble.
Visiting Music Teachers at Edgeborough are self-employed and bill parents directly. The rate currently recommended by the school is £40.50 per hour and pupils would usually expect to have 28 – 30 lessons across the year.
Please do contact the Director of Music, Kate Davies at kated@edgeborough.co.uk if you would like an informal chat about the post. Any applications should be sent to recruitment@edgeborough.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 31st May 2019. Interviews w/c: Monday 3rd /10th June 2019
Edgeborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Edgeborough School
Edgeborough is one of Surrey’s top preparatory schools.
There are approximately 380 children aged 2 – 13, the huge majority of whom go on to some of the country’s leading independent senior schools. These include: Bradfield College, Canford, Charterhouse, Churcher’s College, Cranleigh, Eton College, RGS Guildford, Guildford High School, Harrow, King Edward’s School Witley, Lord Wandsworth College, Marlborough College, Monkton Combe, Prior’s Field, Radley, St Catherine’s Bramley, St Swithun’s, Tormead, Wellington College and Winchester College. Edgeborough enjoys a very strong reputation and overall entrance results are high with a large number of pupils successful in gaining scholarships throughout the disciplines. Older pupils are encouraged make excellent use of the school’s weekly and flexi-boarding provision.
The school is extremely well resourced both in terms of buildings and equipment. Sports facilities include grass pitches, sports hall (x4 badminton courts), outdoor swimming pool, and large astro-turfed area (x4 netball pitches). Additional facilities include: theatre, music suites, art studio, a drama and dance studio, well-equipped science laboratories and state of the art ICT facilities.
The school is set in 50 acres of wonderful, rolling Surrey countryside in Frensham. Pupils are very well behaved, courteous and supportive. Any new member of staff will be joining an exceptionally strong and well organized team of teachers and assistants.
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