Music jobs in Wells next the Sea

Job Description and Person Specification

For Peripatetic Piano and Singing Teacher

Post: Piano and Singing Teacher (Self-employed peripatetic teacher)

Responsible to: Headmaster/Director of Music

Job purpose: Teaching of Piano and Singing across the Prep school age range

You will be joining a team of 11 peripatetic music teachers who work closely with the Director of Music and parents to promote music in the school, with responsibility to

• Teach stimulating and challenging lessons, according to the timetable, that bring out the best in pupils at any stage of their musical development, from beginner level to the most advanced pupils who wish to pursue musical studies.

● Be aware of the need to differentiate work and set challenges according to the ability of the pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations of all and taking full account of any Special Educational Needs.

● Prepare pupils for exams, concerts and performances as appropriate.

● Monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress, including weekly feedback in a music notebook and full reports, twice a year, and attending one parents’ meeting per year.

● Work as part of a team, in harmony with and for the furtherance of the school’s ethos and declared educational aims and priorities (including attending INSET meetings when required).

● Attend concerts in which your pupils perform (when possible)

● Be a good role model and demonstrate high standards to pupils.

Person Specification

Qualifications

● Diploma/music degree

● Professional teaching qualification

Experience

● Previous experience of teaching 7 - 13-year-old children

● Experience of teaching in a range of musical styles

● Experience of preparing children for music exams

● Experience in leading ensembles

Skills/Knowledge/Expertise

● Good working knowledge of current pedagogy

● Exemplary written communication skills

● Excellent organisational and IT skills

● Excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, pupils and parents

● Ability to adapt to changing situations

Personal qualities

● A ‘team’ player with ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team

● Positive, enthusiastic and energetic with a sense of humour

● Approachable, open and honest

● Dedicated, conscientious and hard working

About the school:

Beeston Hall School aims to provide boys and girls aged 4 – 13 with the best possible education. The school is set in 30 acres on the North Norfolk coast, 600 metres from the sea and surrounded by 700 acres of National Trust land. There are excellent educational facilities, a Library, a Music School, an Art Centre, an ICT room, a D & T Centre, an indoor Shooting Range, Sports Hall, a Swimming Pool, full size Astroturf, floodlit all-weather area and extensive playing fields. The school has 172 pupils, of whom 40 are full or weekly boarders, with some younger flexi-boarders. All pupils have access to technology (from Year 5 up their own Chromebooks) and are encouraged to take part in a wide and exciting range of extra-curricular activities such as shooting, cooking, chess, sailing, ballet, extra drama, roller hockey, surfing, and camp craft. Children are prepared for entry to a wide variety of boarding Public Schools through either Scholarship or Common Entrance.

The school has just embarked on a considerable investment and redevelopment programme for the Music School which should be completed by mid-2025.

To apply please contact the Director of Music, Mrs Rachel Casey, in the first instance, (rcasey@beestonhallpst.org) and then submit and application form. alongside your CV.

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm Friday 4th October 2024

Interviews week commencing: Monday 7th October 2024

For further information please contact: Mrs Viv Farnell, Beeston Hall School, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9NQ. Tel: 01263 837324, E-mail: vfarnell@beestonhallpst.org

Beeston Hall is part of the Prep Schools Trust, Cothill House, Abingdon, OX13 6JL. Registered Company No. 961616. Registered Charity No. 309639 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Beeston Hall School is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cromer, NR27 9NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/10/2024
Reference ID: Peri Teacher
Expected start date: 01/01/2025