Visiting Music Teacher – Guitar (Classical, acoustic, electric and bass

Dean Close School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Cheltenham is seeking a Visiting Music Teacher for Guitar to teach up to 30 pupils one-to-one across Year 3 to Year 8. This is a fixed-term role lasting 12 months with structured hours according to the music department timetable. Candidates should possess a degree in Music and relevant teaching experience. The position involves planning lessons, developing schedules, and assessing pupil progress. An early application is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music is required.
• Experience in teaching a range of pupils is essential.
• Understanding of exam syllabuses for guitars is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver one-to-one guitar teaching for up to 30 pupils.
• Develop a suitable timetable for pupils in collaboration with the Director of Music.
• Assess and record pupil development and provide feedback.

Skills

Strong experience teaching pupils across a variety of age ranges

Detailed understanding of relevant exam syllabuses for guitars

Education

Degree in Music

Job description

Overview

Visiting Music Teacher – Guitar (Classical, acoustic, electric and bass)

Dean Close Prep School are looking to appoint a new Visiting Music Teacher (VMT) of Guitar to join our flourishing Music Department. This is a fixed term role for the next 12 months, working set hours per term as per the pupils and music department timetable requires.

As part of our co-curricular provision, our VMT will teach up to 30 pupils on a one-to-one basis, across a range of pupils from Year 3 up to Year 8. There is an option for this opportunity to expand into our Pre-Prep, Year 2.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver one-to-one guitar teaching for up to 30 pupils, across Year 3 to Year 8 (with potential expansion to Pre-Prep, Year 2).
• Develop a suitable timetable for pupils in collaboration with the Director of Music and the department timetable.
• Assess and record pupil development and provide feedback to parents and to the pupils.

Qualifications

• Degree in Music.
• Detailed understanding of the relevant exam syllabuses for guitars.
• Strong experience teaching pupils across a variety of age ranges.

Contract and Process

• Fixed term role for 12 months with set hours per term as per the timetable.
• Initial interviewing may occur prior to the closing date; applications are encouraged early.
• References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.
• Internal applicants should contact the Recruitment Team for the internal candidate application form link before starting their application.

How to Apply / Further Details

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or [e-mail] with your query.