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Visiting Music Teacher (Percussion)

Visiting Music Teacher (Percussion)

Royal Russell School

Croydon

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Jan 2019
Apply by:
27 November 2018

Job overview

Visiting Music Teacher (Percussion)

Royal Russell is an HMC/IAPS co-educational school with 1000+ pupils between the ages of 3 and 18. There are 150 boarders in the Senior School. It is situated on a beautiful green campus of 110 acres in the Shirley Hills, and boasts day and boarding facilities amongst the best in the South of England. ISI has recently judged the school as ‘excellent’ in all areas.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and effective Percussion Teacher to join our team of 8 Visiting Music Teachers in our thriving Junior School Music department. 

You should have relevant professional music qualifications, be able to enthuse and inspire young students with a love of music at the commencement of their musical journey and be able to teach percussion (drum kit) at all levels. 

If you are interested in joining us, please visit http://www.royalrussell.co.uk/vacancies where you will find further information on this role and an application form. A fully completed application form which includes a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer should be emailed to hr@royalrussell.co.uk References may be taken up before interview. 

Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th November 2018. Interviews will be held at the school on Wednesday 5th December 2018. If you have not heard from us by Friday 30th November 2018 you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff, references and medical fitness.

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About Royal Russell School

Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team

Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.

Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.

Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.

The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.

There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus.  Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.

Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School’s Patron during her reign.

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