Visiting Oboe Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Buckingham
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Oboe Performance Music Teaching Student Assessment Ensemble Coaching Concert Preparation Child Safeguarding Communication Skills Organizational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Visiting Oboe Teacher

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Contract: Permanent | Hours: Flexible, Term Time only | Salary: £33.86 per hour (estimated)

Job Overview

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Buckingham requires a highly capable, inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Oboe to join our vibrant and successful Music Department. Applicants should be experienced in teaching a wide repertoire. Please include details of qualifications, any training courses attended and membership of any relevant professional bodies on your application form.

The Music Department

Music has always had a high profile at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and its very surroundings make it an ideal place for the students to make music. The Music Department is housed within the Chung Music School. The wonderful facilities at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] help to enable the Stoics to achieve their individual musical aspirations, whether they be recording in the state-of-the-art recording suite or practising in one of the many practice rooms. The Department consists of a large team led by the Director of Music. The team includes full time Head of Academic Music, Head of Instrumental Studies, Head of Keyboard, a Studio Manager/Teacher of Music Technology, Teacher of Academic Music and a Music Administrator. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] also boasts a highly talented and experienced body of Visiting Music Teachers who provide weekly tuition in a diverse range of disciplines. A wealth of concerts and recitals are given throughout the year at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for providing one to one teaching to individual pupils and following the guidelines as set out in the Visiting Music Teacher's Handbook.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • To teach pupils on a one-to-one basis with the possibility of setting up ensembles.
  • To take registers to record both attendance and non-attendance of pupils.
  • To write reports on the progress of the students.
  • To create a learning programme which meets the needs of the student, which is fun, enjoyable and develops the student's musical abilities.
  • To ensure adherence to statutory Health and Safety and Data Protection Legislation at all times.

Person Specification

The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification:

AttributesEssentialDesirable
QualificationsMusic degree, diploma or professional teaching qualification
Specialist Skills & ExperienceProven track record of experience in teaching Oboe; Prepare students for concerts, competitions, exams; Ability to motivate, enthuse and influence; Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of childrenExperience of coaching ensembles; Experience of playing at an advanced level
Personal QualitiesAbility to work as part of a thriving music department; Adaptable to needs of each student; Excellent communicator; Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines; Good team player enthusiastic about music-makingGood sense of humour and patience

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