Visiting Music Teacher – Oboe

Music Teacher Magazine; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is searching for an inspirational music teacher to join their team. This role focuses on nurturing young musicians, from beginners to advanced students, through engaging lessons and dedicated support. The teacher will collaborate closely with the Director of Music to develop students' skills and prepare them for exams, concerts, and competitions. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' musical journeys while fostering a passion for music in a supportive environment. If you are a dynamic educator with a love for music, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Talented and well-qualified musician with teaching experience.
• Ability to inspire and communicate effectively with young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to students of varying skill levels and prepare them for exams.
• Organize and direct ensembles, concerts, and competitions.

Skills

Musicianship

Teaching Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Music or Education

Job description

The College is now seeking to appoint a talented, well-qualified, inspirational musician and teacher, who can communicate to young people a passion and enthusiasm for music. The teacher will work closely with the Director of Music to nurture the talents of all pupils and abilities through inspirational coaching and teaching.

Visiting Music Teachers are required to:

1. Teach pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high standard, the technique and musicianship required to play an appropriate musical instrument, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary.
2. Carry out the administrative procedures of the Department.
3. Prepare appropriate pupils for Music Exams.
4. Where appropriate, and in consultation with the Director of Music, organise, promote, rehearse, direct and perform with ensembles.
5. Prepare pupils for concerts, festivals and competitions (as appropriate) and encourage pupils to take the available opportunities to develop all aspects of their musicianship.
6. Assess, record and report as required on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
7. Promote the general progress and well-being of any pupil they teach.
8. Act in the professional manner of a College teacher, maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety, both when they are authorised to be on the College premises and when they are engaged in authorised College activities elsewhere.
9. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you came into contact.
10. Undertake such training as may be reasonably required by the College to properly adapt to the changing requirements of the College and the role or as may be necessary to fulfil the College's statutory or regulatory obligations.
11. Attend planning meetings and training prior to the start of each academic year.
12. You may be required to undertake such other reasonable duties from time to time as the College may reasonably require.

Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

No job description can fully cover all aspects of the role and consequently the responsibilities are likely to evolve and change over time. This description gives an overall view of the position.