Peripatetic Singing Tutor

THE CASTLE SCHOOL; Taunton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Castle School invites applications for a self-employed Singing Tutor to join our thriving Music Department alongside eight other peripatetic tutors. You will tutor pupils aged 11 to 16 in individual, paired or group sessions, typically 20 or 30 minutes, with teachers invoicing parents directly.

We seek candidates with experience in teaching singing, exam preparation and the ability to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Create an inspiring learning environment for pupils aged 11–16.
• Teach 20 or 30 minute singing lessons, individually, paired or in groups.
• Plan lessons with diverse styles and approaches.
• Lead well-structured voice/singing lessons and adapt on the fly.
• Prepare students for exams where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver self-employed singing lessons and invoice parents directly.
• Monitor pupil progress and report to managers and parents.
• Source and integrate resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Maintain good behaviour and adapt to safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Skills

Singing

Lesson planning

Communication

Feedback

Exam prep

Job description

The Castle School has a vacancy for a self-employed Singing Tutor in our thriving Music Department to work alongside 8 other peripatetic tutors. The successful applicant would tutor students from age 11 to 16 of all standards in individual, paired and groups in 20 or 30-minute lessons. Each teacher works on a self-employed basis, invoicing parents directly.

You will be expected to:

• Create an inspiring and creative learning environment that will enhance every pupil's learning experience;
• Support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society;
• Teach the assigned pupil in a way that is imaginative, creative and inspiring, appropriate to their age and stage of development;
• Plan your teaching by incorporating into your activities a variety of styles and approaches;
• Lead well-structured voice/singing lessons and be able to think on your feet;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of your specialist voice/singing;
• Have experience in preparing students for Exams;
• Have experience in teaching beginners on your specialist voice/singing;
• Monitor pupil's learning, asking for regular feedback from line managers, other colleagues, students and parents;
• Source resources that will enhance teaching and learning and regularly seek to utilise these in lessons;
• Demonstrate good behaviour management;
• Have strong communication skills;
• Be IT literate (preferable);
• Provide feedback to the Head of Music on the pupil' progress;
• Take an active part in participating in any Performance Events organised by the Music Department that are relevant to the voice/singing you teach;
• Report immediately any safeguarding concerns;
• Be vigilant in reporting all matters relating to health and safety and to take responsibility for your own personal health and safety.

All of our teachers will be selected on the basis of their experience, qualifications and most importantly, their personality.

We look for the following personal qualities:

• A passion for teaching and music making;
• Energy, enthusiasm and motivation;
• Strong communication skills;
• Brilliant interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals and show a willingness to share expertise, knowledge and skills;
• To work effectively as part of a team, understanding the role that is played by yourself and others;
• A 'can-do' attitude towards their work;
• To maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of the post;
• To work at forming good relationships with students, parents, work colleagues and other professionals, understanding the important part this plays in creating a community of people with a common purpose who value and respect the rights of others as well as themselves;
• Understanding of equal opportunities issues and a commitment to implementing equal opportunity standards;
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets and goals;
• Ability to contribute ideas to the development of the Music Department and therefore the progression of its students;
• To be flexible and open to change and to new ways of working.

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn. We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.