Trombone Teacher

The Independent Schools Council; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley College is seeking a motivated teacher of Trombone to work with approximately 7 pupils. The role includes individual teaching, opportunities to lead ensembles or brass groups, and assisting with sectional rehearsals.

The successful candidate may also teach other lower brass instruments such as euphonium and tuba. They should show commitment to progressive instrumental teaching, ongoing professional development, and keeping up with current teaching methods and repertoire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching strategies and repertoire.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs and monitor progress.
• Active interest in instrumental teaching, research and development, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Trombone to individual pupils.
• Contribute to school ensembles and brass groups, including leading a chamber ensemble or brass group.
• Assist with sectional rehearsals and repertoire development.
• Ensure every pupil makes progress and develops a love of music.

Skills

Trombone teaching

Ensemble leadership

Brass knowledge

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.