VMT - Drums

Required: September 2024

Salary: £20.06 per 30-minute lesson

Line Manager: Director of Music

Closing date: Monday 29th April, 12:00 noon

Interview date: Wednesday 8th May

The Role

The Headmaster is seeking to appoint an inspiring and high-achieving Visiting Music Teacher to join the Music Department of The King’s School, Gloucester, teaching Drum Kit to pupils from both the Junior and Senior Schools. The VMT will be a specialist in their instrument and arrange lessons for pupils of a wide range of ability, fostering a lifelong interest in making music.

This is a part-time, flexible role. All VMTs are employed by the School and will receive a contract and paid holiday.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541, and to this day maintains strong links with Gloucester Cathedral through the provision of education for its choristers; the Cathedral itself also serves as the School Chapel and provides an ideal location for high quality orchestral and choral music. King’s houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared excellent in all areas.

The Department

Nestled in the shadows of the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral, The King’s School Music Department is based in its own self-contained Music School building, comprising of a variety of rooms suitable for class teaching. The Department consists of a full-time Director of Music, the Assistant Director of Music, and a team of fourteen VMTs, each with their own specialisms; all are ably supported by the Performing Arts Administrator, ensuring the provision of musical education at King’s is high-quality, wide-ranging and bursting with co-curricular opportunity.

We are in the privileged position of being able to teach some outstandingly talented musicians; with four choral groups, numerous instrumental ensembles and a huge range of instrumental tuition, pupils have the very best opportunities to discover and to develop their musical talents.

Main Duties

• To plan, prepare and teach lessons in accordance with Examination Board (ABRSM / Trinity / Rockschool) specifications;
• To ensure that all pupils are working at a level and pace appropriate to their ability;
• To prepare pupils for examinations and concerts as necessary;
• To liaise with parents regularly to review timetables and progress;
• To organise own timetable to ensure pupils rotate;
• To keep an accurate record of lessons delivered and attendance;
• To escort younger pupils to and from the Junior School and Music Department for their lessons;
• To liaise with the Director of Music regarding progress and issues with any pupil in their charge;
• To write reports at the appropriate times (normally two reports per academic year);
• To be aware of and follow all School procedures regarding Child Protection and Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Risk Assessment;
• Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Director of Music or the Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• A musical qualification (music degree or certificate/diploma relevant to their main instrument);
• Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
• An enthusiasm for working with children of all ages;
• The desire to work as part of a team;
• A readiness to be flexible;
• Excellent organizational skills, reliability and punctuality;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time, flexible role. Lessons are 30 minutes in length, and the role is expected to consist of approximately 9 pupils (1 day) in the first instance, who are expected to receive at least 30 lessons each per academic year.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work / Car Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES, or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk. A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is Monday 29th April at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Wednesday 8th May. However, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.