MiSST SMS (West London) – French Horn & Trumpet Teacher
Career stage: Mid-Level
Pay: £32.50 per hour – self-employed
Hours: 2.5 hours per week (term-time Saturdays), increasing to 3 hours per week starting 20th September 2025
Location: Dormers Wells High School, Dormer’s Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ
Main duties of the Post
1. Teaching French horn and trumpet lessons
2. In Year 1, teach 1 hour of French horn lessons and 1.5 hours of trumpet lessons each week – half-hour paired lessons; 10 students in total
3. Use MiSST methods for learning rhythms and notes on the stave to ensure consistency between Saturday provision and students’ in-school lessons
4. Utilize Vamoosh books (trumpet) initially and/or select appropriate repertoire or materials to ensure student progress and engagement
5. Brass orchestral tutoring (Year 2 onwards)
6. Assist with section matters during rehearsals
7. Discreetly resolve problems and monitor behaviour within the section
8. Play along with students during full orchestra rehearsals
9. Lead sectional rehearsals as required
10. Decide, alongside the conductor, on section seating fairly
11. Maintain enthusiasm, encouragement, and empathy towards students at all times
Charity, Non-Profit, Education, Musician, Orchestra, Scheme, Teaching
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