Freelance Music Instructor - Piano

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA) Dover Campus is seeking a freelance Music Instructor to deliver piano lessons within the Instrumental Teaching Programme. You will teach individual and paired lessons, work under the ITP Coordinator, and support student performances throughout the year.

The ideal candidate has a music qualification (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of experience teaching in schools or similar environments, with strong planning, safeguarding awareness, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Music qualification or an equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience
• Experience in delivering music lessons to students in a school or similar environment.
• Well-organized and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members in the college
• To demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of students and members of the UWCSEA community.

Responsibilities

• Strong ability in delivering instrumental lessons to students of all abilities and ages.
• Provide highest teaching standards – planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual students’ needs and examination syllabuses.
• Maintaining up-to‑date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements as required.
• Liaising with parents, ITP Coordinator and Music Department members regarding student progress and attainment.
• To think creatively to provide innovative lessons that are engaging, fun and challenging.
• To work collaboratively with students, colleagues and other UWCSEA team members.
• Supporting student performances and recitals throughout the year.
• A good understanding of the health and safety requirements of working as a musician.

Job description

Inspire the next generation of change makers in a school driven by purpose.

UWCSEA Dover seeks a qualified candidate for the position of freelance Music Instructor - Pianoto start as soon as possible.

This candidate reports directly to the ITP Coordinator on Dover Campus. The position will be involved with delivering individual and paired instrumental lessons in the Instrumental Teaching Programme (ITP).There may also be further opportunities to accompany students in performances and examinations for suitable candidates.

United World College South East Asia, Instrumental Teaching Programme, aims to develop the full potential in all our student instrumentalists and vocalists.

Main Responsibilities

• Strong ability in delivering instrumental lessons to students of all abilities and ages.
• Provide highest teaching standards – planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual students’ needs and examination syllabuses.
• Maintaining up-to‑date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements as required.
• Liaising with parents, ITP Coordinator and Music Department members regarding student progress and attainment.
• To think creatively to provide innovative lessons that are engaging, fun and challenging.
• To work collaboratively with students, colleagues and other UWCSEA team members.
• Supporting student performances and recitals throughout the year.
• A good understanding of the health and safety requirements of working as a musician.

Person Specifications

• Music qualification or an equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience
• Experience in delivering music lessons to students in a school or similar environment.
• Well-organized and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members in the college
• To demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of students and members of the UWCSEA community.

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.