Peripatetic Music Teacher of Harp

Felsted School; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Great Dunmow seeks a Peripatetic Music Teacher for harp. Responsibilities include teaching all levels, inspiring beginners, and contributing to the music department's growth. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience, particularly in preparing students for ABRSM and Trinity exams. This is a term-time position with competitive hourly pay, offering a supportive environment for music education and pupil performance.

Benefits

Free life assurance and parking

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare scheme membership

Free lunch on full days

Annual salary reviews

Free use of gym and pool

Subsidised on-site Coffee Shop

Qualifications

• Considerable experience teaching harp at all levels.
• Ability to inspire beginners and contribute to music department growth.
• Experience with ABRSM and Trinity exam preparations.

Responsibilities

• Teach harp across all levels, focusing on beginners.
• Contribute to the development of the music program.
• Encourage pupil participation and performance.

Skills

Teaching harp

Inspiring beginners

Engaging with ensembles

Preparing students for ABRSM and Trinity

Job description

Overview

Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrate a long-standing history and employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.

Position

Permanent | Term-time only (34 weeks per year) | £37.23 to £43.20 per hour

Role

Felsted School has a thriving music department and we are currently looking for a Peripatetic Music Teacher of Harp. The school has a strong tradition of orchestral and instrumental music and the students have many opportunities to perform as soloists and in ensembles. Pupils often work towards ABRSM and Trinity exams. We are looking for a teacher with considerable experience of teaching at all levels of ability (particularly in inspiring beginners), and with the initiative, vision and the ability to build on the success of our thriving department and contribute to its further development. We particularly welcome applications from those who can teach across all ABRSM and Trinity grades. Like many of our peripatetic staff, you may well perform professionally and will certainly have the confidence, credibility and technical expertise to encourage participation to enable each pupil to reach his or her musical potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach harp across all levels of ability, with a focus on inspiring beginners.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the peripatetic music program and the school’s music department.
• Encourage pupil participation and help students reach their musical potential.
• Support students toward ABRSM and Trinity exam preparation as part of the program.
• Engage with school ensembles and opportunities for students to perform.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Considerable experience teaching harp at all levels of ability, with the ability to inspire beginners.
• Initiative, vision and the ability to contribute to the growth of a thriving music department.
• Ability to teach across ABRSM and Trinity grades.
• Experience that demonstrates confidence, credibility and technical expertise to encourage participation.

How to apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Mr W Warns, Director of Music, via [e-mail].

Benefits

• Free life assurance and parking; contributory pension scheme.
• Membership to the School's healthcare scheme (via BUPA).
• Free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied.
• Annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities.
• Subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; membership to Felsted Connect (online multi-platform engagement tool with exclusive discounts).
• More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.