Peripatetic Singing Teacher

Bethany School; Paul; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany School is seeking an experienced Singing Teacher to join our thriving Music Department, delivering high-quality one-to-one and small-group singing lessons across a range of ages and abilities. You will plan engaging lessons tailored to pupil needs, and help develop vocal technique, musicianship and performance skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to concerts and productions, prepare pupils for graded exams, and uphold safeguarding and school policies in a supportive, flexible

Qualifications

• Experience teaching singing to children and young people.
• Excellent vocal and musical skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Motivate and inspire pupils of varying ages.
• Professional, reliable and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Relevant music teaching or performance qualifications.
• Experience preparing pupils for graded examinations and performances.
• Ability to teach a variety of musical genres and styles.
• Accompaniment skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small-group singing lessons.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons tailored to individual pupils' needs and abilities.
• Develop pupils' vocal technique, musicianship and performance skills.
• Prepare pupils for concerts, school productions, auditions and graded examinations where appropriate.
• Encourage a lifelong enjoyment of singing and music.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to pupils, parents and the Music Department as required.
• Maintain accurate lesson registers and records.
• Contribute positively to the musical life of the School, including concerts and performances.
• Work in accordance with the School's safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Singing teaching

Vocal technique

Musicianship

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation & inspiration

Professional & flexible

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Music teaching qualification

Performance qualification

Tools

Accompaniment skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Singing Teacher to join our thriving Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils across a range of ages and abilities, helping them to develop their vocal technique, musical understanding and confidence in performance.

Application Closing Date: Currently ongoing

Interviews:Decided upon application

Start Date:As soon as possible

Terms: Self-employed visiting music teacher. There is currently a full day of teaching available, with the potential for pupil numbers to grow

Bethany is a vibrant and forward-thinking co-ed independent day and boarding School, for 11-18 year olds.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and small-group singing lessons.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons tailored to individual pupils' needs and abilities.
• Develop pupils' vocal technique, musicianship and performance skills.
• Prepare pupils for concerts, school productions, auditions and graded examinations where appropriate.
• Encourage a lifelong enjoyment of singing and music.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to pupils, parents and the Music Department as required.
• Maintain accurate lesson registers and records.
• Contribute positively to the musical life of the School, including concerts and performances.
• Work in accordance with the School's safeguarding and child protection procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience teaching singing to children and young people.
• Excellent vocal and musical skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• The ability to motivate and inspire pupils of varying ages and abilities.
• A professional, reliable and flexible approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant music teaching or performance qualifications.
• Experience preparing pupils for graded examinations and performances.
• The ability to teach a variety of musical genres and styles.
• Accompaniment skills.

Bethany School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and previous employers. As part of your role, you will be required to adhere to all School Policies, to include but not be limited to Safeguarding and Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.

Bethany School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and appointments will be made without regard to gender, age or ethnic origin.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our teachers are specialists in their respective fields and are passionate about delivering the very highest standard of learning to enrich and accelerate our pupils.