Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire Contract type: Casual Hours: Part-time Salary: £29.94 per hour Application Deadline: Wednesday, 12th November 2025 About the Job We are currently looking to appoint an Oboe and Bassoon Teacher. The successful candidate will be an experienced performer who will be able to demonstrate technical accomplishment as well as a detailed knowledge of the repertoire. Although the youngest pupils at the College will be at least 11 years old, the ability to inspire and motivate students from beginner to diploma level will be essential. At present we expect there to be just under 1 day's work at the College site only. The ability to accompany pupils at the piano would be an advantage. The present postholder teaches 2 oboists and one bassoonist, as well as three pianists. The oboe teacher can expect the support of the Director of Music with any initiatives to promote the instrument, and the College owns instruments suitable for starting new players. As part of your key responsibilities you'll: Teaching • It is expected that the appointed teacher would have the ability to nurture and inspire our young students as well as having the technical expertise to develop their musical skills to their full potential. • Teachers will deliver 30 individual music lessons throughout the academic year. Lessons are 40 minutes in length. The progress and attendance of all pupils should be monitored through regular note-keeping, which should be entered on the department database for automatic communication with parents. • Teachers should prepare lessons in a way that inspires students through carefully selected repertoire, technical exercises and tasks, which should stretch pupils according to their ability and experience, and aim to expose them to a broad range of styles. Aural and Sight-Reading (and ideally other General Musicianship skills, such as improvisation) should be incorporated into lessons on a regular basis. • Both long- and short-term targets should be established at the outset. Long-term targets should be reviewed and discussed with the pupils on a termly basis. • Teachers are responsible for arranging their own timetables which must be able to provide a fair rotation to pupils who miss academic lessons, be able to operate within any room constraints which may apply and take account of commitments scheduled in the School Calendar. Examinations • Most students are prepared for ABRSM grade exams, which take place three times a year at the College. It is expected that teachers will enter their pupils for examinations in accordance with the school's published deadlines. LCM Musical Theatre exams and other boards may also be considered for appropriate students and in consultation with the Director of Music. • The preparation of solo and ensemble performances for public examinations is also delegated to instrumental teachers. Close consultation is needed with the class teacher in these circumstances. Ensembles • It would be expected that teachers will be able, if requested, to run an ensemble relevant to their specialism. • Teachers should be proactive in forming ensembles from both within their pupil list and in combination with other instrumentalists. This must always be done in consultation with the Director of Music who may allocate extra paid tuition time for these activities. Concerts and Other Performances • Teachers are expected to prepare pupils for specific concert performances. Music Scholars are expected (everyone is encouraged) to participate as soloists in regular school concerts, as well as taking part in local and regional festivals and competitions. The teacher will be expected to advise on the appropriate repertoire for specific pupils under their tutelage. Students' participation in these events should be used as part of the target-setting process. • Teachers are expected to promote the College's Concert Series and the other public activities of the music department. It is hoped that they will wish to attend Music Department Concerts. When staff are required to play or direct at concerts they will be remunerated. Reporting • Written reports are currently required twice a year: towards the end of the Autumn Term and then either at the end of the Spring or Summer terms depending on year-group. In addition to this, teachers may be required to attend parents meetings. About You • Experienced performer who can demonstrate technical accomplishment as well as a detailed knowledge of the repertoire • Ability to inspire and motivate students from beginner to diploma level • Ability to nurture and inspire young students • Technical expertise to develop musical skills to full potential • Knowledge of ABRSM grade exams and examination preparation • Proactive approach to forming and running ensembles • Ability to prepare pupils for concert performances and public examinations • Strong communication skills for reporting and parents meetings You may also have experience in the following roles: Instrumental Music Teacher, Woodwind Specialist, Private Music Tutor, Visiting Music Teacher, Freelance Music Instructor, Ensemble Director, Music Examiner, Performance Coach, Music Educator, Conservatoire Teacher, etc. REF-(Apply online only)