Peripatetic Teacher of Violin

About the School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London. The School’s facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work. The students at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved.

Both curricular Music and extra-curricular activities within Music and the Performing Arts are highly popular, leading to outstanding examination results and producing a thriving programme of exceptional events.

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-qualified and experienced Violin teacher to join the school on a part time basis from September 2024. The allocation of teaching is will be discussed at interview.

The appointed candidate will teach pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high standard, the technique and musicianship required, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary. The role includes preparing appropriate pupils for Associated Board (or similar) Music Exams and preparing appropriate pupils for the practical component of GCSE and A Level examinations.

We offer excellent staff benefits and a competitive rate of pay.

How to Apply

Fully completed application forms should be returned to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] by noon on the closing date. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. CVs alone will not be accepted.

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday 7 June 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 10 June 2024.

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. As a teaching member of staff you will be working directly with, and be responsible for, the children that you teach. You are also likely to have contact with other pupils on a regular basis which may include specific pastoral or other responsibilities for pupils whom you do not teach.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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