Trombone Teacher

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley College invites applications for a skilled Trombone teacher to inspire roughly 7 pupils and support school ensembles. The role may include leading a chamber ensemble or brass groups and assisting with sectional rehearsals.

Applicants should bring knowledge of teaching strategies and repertoire, adaptability to individuals, and a commitment to ongoing professional development in instrumental teaching to help every pupil progress and enjoy music.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching strategies and repertoire
• Adaptability to individual pupils
• Active interest in current instrumental teaching development

Responsibilities

• Teach Trombone to about 7 pupils individually
• Contribute to school ensembles, potentially leading a chamber ensemble or brass group
• Assist with sectional rehearsals and supports for other brass instruments (euphonium, tuba) if needed

Skills

Trombone teaching

Brass instruments

Music education

Ensemble leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Radley College is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher of Trombone to work with approximately 7 pupils. In addition to individual teaching, there will be opportunities to contribute to the school’s ensembles, whether leading a chamber ensemble or brass group, or assisting with sectional rehearsals. Ability to teach other lower brass instruments (euphonium, tuba) could be an advantage.

As well as knowledge of teaching strategies, teaching repertoire and adaptability to the individual, the successful applicant will show an active interest and insight into current instrumental teaching, research and development, and in pursuing their own professional development as an instrumental teacher. Most importantly, they will be committed to ensuring every boy makes progress and develops a love of music, whether they are a beginner or a musician with many years’ experience.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon Thursday 24 September, but we reserve the right to consider applications as they arrive. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 28 September.