Visiting Music Teacher (Percussion)

Benenden School; York; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a percussion teacher, where you’ll inspire young musicians in a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers the chance to teach percussion up to Grade 8 standard and engage students in various musical genres. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team, utilizing excellent resources including new drum kits and Yamaha pianos. With opportunities to lead ensembles and coach orchestral sections, this position is perfect for a dedicated educator looking to make a significant impact on students' musical journeys. Embrace this chance to shape the future of music education in a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching percussion up to Grade 8 standard.
• Knowledge of a wide range of musical genres and student repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic percussion teaching for secondary age students.
• Possibly run ensembles and coach the percussion section of the Symphony Orchestra.

Skills

Percussion Teaching

Music Theory

Collaboration

Initiative

Exam Preparation

Education

Degree in Music or related field

Tools

Yamaha Pianos

Drum Kits

Recording Equipment

Job description

Job type: Part Time, Casual Apply by: 7 January 2025
Job overview

We are looking for an outstanding musician to provide dynamic and innovative percussion teaching at Benenden School for approximately 5 to 7 hours per week, with scope for development.

In our stunning new purpose-built music facilities, you will teach percussion up to and beyond Grade 8 standard, showing initiative and working collaboratively to the benefit of the department and the School.

There may also be opportunities to run percussion and drum line ensembles, coach the percussion section of the Symphony Orchestra, and possibly to teach drum kit.

You will possess experience of teaching secondary age students of varied ability, along with experience of entering and preparing students for exams. You will also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the student repertoire across a wide range of musical genres.

About the Music Department

The School opened its new purpose-built Music and Concert Hall in June 2022 and all band rooms are equipped with drum kits, well maintained school guitars and new amplifiers. There are also excellent facilities for recording available.

All teaching rooms are equipped with new Yamaha pianos, ample space and beautiful views of the school’s landscaped grounds. The School’s percussion equipment includes two sets of timpani, numerous drum kits (including a new electric one), a vibraphone, glockenspiel, a 5-octave marimba and sets of Samba and Drum Line instruments.

About the School

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. Founded in 1923, the School is situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 555 girls in the school, aged 11-18, the majority of whom are boarders, complemented by approximately 40 day students.

For a full job description or to apply, please visit the vacancies page on our website.

Completed applications should be received by 9:00am on Tuesday 7th January 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held w/c 13th January 2025.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.