Visiting Singing Teacher - Dean Close School - Cheltenham

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Singing Teacher (with the possibility of additional work as a vocal ensemble director for a suitable candidate) to join our warm and vibrant Music Department in our Senior School. Expectation is 2 days teaching per week, which could be split between two suitable applicants dependent on availability.

Dean Close is a co-educational, day and boarding school, set in a beautiful 50-acre site on the edge of Cheltenham town and currently has 500 pupils between the ages of 13-18. Founded in 1886, the School has a Christian ethos and greatly values its positive environment and good relations between staff and pupils. Situated on the site are the Senior, Preparatory and Pre-Preparatory schools which share many of the excellent facilities on offer, including a £3m Sports Hall, purpose-built Music and Art Schools, water-based astro pitches and a 550-seat professional theatre.

Dean Close Music Department is a warm and vibrant working environment, currently staffed by 25 Visiting Music Teachers and 3 full time academic and choral teachers. The department benefits from dedicated rooms for both academic and individual music tuition, a music technology suite and a 120-seat recital hall. Adjacent is the Bacon Theatre where annual concerts and a bi-annual musical are mounted. Instrumental and choral music is a key focus for the school community and the Music Department mounts in excess of 40 concerts, workshops and events annually. Currently over 25 choirs, orchestras, jazz bands and chamber ensembles rehearse weekly, and there will be scope for the successful applicant to accompany exam candidates, ensemble rehearsals and to contribute to the development of piano playing across the Prep and Senior schools.

Full details of the post are in the attached job description.

Application Process

Please click 'Quick Apply' and complete the application and forward any queries to recruitment@deanclose.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 5th October 2022

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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