Visiting Music Teacher (Piano)

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GES has a dynamic team of Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) and the school has in recent years enjoyed a growing culture of learning a musical instrument as well as taking part in the School Ensemble.  We now have an opportunity for an inspiring and experienced piano teacher.

At GES, we use the Music Teachers Board exam system (https://www.mtbexams.com/) and our VMTs are all very skilled at guiding their pupils through these exams, should the pupil wish to follow an examination.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We keep an open mind in the consideration of any applicant who believes they have something special and valuable to contribute.

Essential 

• Official independent worker status with liability insurance 
• A patient, inspiring and kind teaching style 
• Experience of teaching piano at a school and proven professional experience as a pianist 
• A good level of proficiency in English 
• The ability to work as part of a collaborative team of VMTs and to support our GES recitals 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made through our TES school portal (please complete all required fields, incomplete applications will not be considered). In your application letter you should ensure that you outline your impact and successes and how you meet the person specification. Due to the large number of applications we get for every role, it may not be possible to contact every candidate but we thank you in advance for your interest in our school. Please contact HR via lgoater@geschool.ch if you have any questions about the role.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

GES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media/Internet checks may also be carried