Trombone Teacher

Radley College; Radley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley College invites applications for a role teaching trombone to a minimum of seven pupils and contributing to the school's ensemble programme by leading a chamber ensemble or brass group, or by assisting sectional rehearsals.

The successful candidate will bring knowledge of teaching strategies and repertoire, with adaptability to individual learners, and a strong interest in ongoing instrumental teaching, research, and professional development as an instrumental teacher.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching strategies, repertoire, and adaptability to the individual learner.
• Active interest in current instrumental teaching, research and development.
• Commitment to ensuring every pupil makes progress and develops a love of music.

Responsibilities

• Lead a chamber ensemble or brass group as part of the school ensemble programme.
• Assist with sectional rehearsals for trombone and other lower brass groups.
• Cater to a minimum of 7 trombone pupils and support progression for all pupils.

Skills

Trombone teaching

Ensemble leadership

Brass instruments

Adaptability

Professional development

Job description

Radley College is seeking a teacher for a minimum of 7 trombone pupils, with opportunities to contribute to the school's ensemble programme by leading a chamber ensemble or brass group, or by assisting with sectional rehearsals. The ability to teach other lower brass instruments, such as euphonium and tuba, would be advantageous.

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 pupil 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.

Radley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Radley College is seeking a teacher for a minimum of 7 trombone pupils, with opportunities to contribute to the school's ensemble programme by leading a chamber ensemble or brass group, or by assisting with sectional rehearsals. The ability to teach other lower brass instruments, such as euphonium and tuba, would be advantageous.

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 pupil makes progress and develops a love of music, whether they are a beginner or a musician with many years' experience