Overview
The Visiting Teacher should be an enthusiastic and inspiring harp specialist primarily delivering individual lessons with the possibility of taking on some ensemble lessons. You will plan, prepare, and teach lessons and prepare pupils for examinations and performances as part of our successful Music Department team. At the heart of all tasks is an active enthusiasm for the subject and an equally active enthusiasm for the young people being taught. Hours are determined by demand for each individual instrument, which means hours and pay may fluctuate. The current need is approx. 5 hours per week. Specific working days can be agreed between the teacher and the Director of Music. Individual lessons are 30 minutes in length and each pupil should receive around 33 lessons per year. For more advanced pupils, a double lesson is advised. Whilst working in the school, all meals are included for staff.
Responsibilities
* Planning, preparing and teaching lessons in accordance with the specifications and syllabuses of Examination Boards (ABRSM, Trinity College London, and the London College of Music), as appropriate
* Ensuring that all pupils are working at an appropriate level and pace
* Setting and assessing private study/practice assignments regularly, and using these and other means to monitor the progress of pupils
* Consulting as necessary about pupils who present problems either of learning or conduct
* Checking attendance at lessons
* Writing reports at the appropriate time for all pupils taught
* Participating with departmental colleagues in developing the subject with the school; keeping abreast of developments in the subject by attendance at in-service events as agreed with the Director of Music
* Offering personal support to pupils and meeting parents to review pupils\' progress
* Sharing with departmental colleagues in undertaking the administrative tasks necessary to the effective running of the department
Qualifications
* Excellent facility in chosen instrument(s).
* Ability to be flexible with regards commitments on evenings.
* An empathetic, enthusiastic and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils, parents and staff.
* Ability to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the post; prioritise; work calmly under pressure and respond positively to changing demands.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very good written and spoken English.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administration and teaching purposes.
* An understanding of the expectations, ethos and aims of a full boarding school.
* Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
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