Candidates should be capable of teaching piano to individual pupils aged from 7 to 18 in a wide variety of styles - Classical, Popular and Jazz. This would range from beginner to Diploma standard, preparing pupils for ABRSM & Trinity face-to-face and online examinations, concerts, masterclasses, assemblies and other performances.
Whilst not yet having final confirmation of all new piano lesson starters in September, it is currently estimated that the successful candidate will initially teach somewhere between 9 and 11 hours per week from the start of the Autumn Term. The recruitment of new pianists will be actively encouraged through piano demonstrations, assemblies and incentives through which, it is expected, that the number of teaching hours will grow.
If you are interested in this role, an application pack can be downloaded from the School’s website www.kesbath.com. Completed application forms need to be sent to our HR Department at Recruitment@kesbath.com. The closing date for this vacancy is 8.30am on Monday 19 May 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 May 2025.
Job Description
Job Title SMS Teacher - Piano
Employment Status Fixed-term, part-time from the start of January to the end of June
Individual Lessons: £40.53 per hour of teaching, including holiday pay.
Ensemble Teaching: This will be paid at the current teaching Scale KES 7 £48,914 pro rata. The teaching rate is in recognition of your wider contribution to the School, including participation in occasional concerts and events.
Overtime Payments: Other work undertaken at the request of the Director of Music will be paid at the hourly, pupil-lesson rate.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Reporting to
The Director of Music.
Responsible for
Delivering outstanding one-to-one Piano tuition to Junior and Senior School pupils, supporting their preparation for performances, workshops, masterclasses, exams and competitions. Reporting their progress both to the School and the pupils’ parents and always maintaining efficient, professional and timely communications and administrative procedures.
Main Responsibilities
1. Delivering high quality 30-minute lessons to pupils aged from 7 - 18 years on a weekly basis from total beginners to Grade 8, diploma levels and beyond as appropriate.
2. Tailoring learning to suit the standard, interests and requirements of the individual pupil whether through a formal grading system or otherwise.
3. Preparing pupils for school internal and external performances, masterclasses, competitions or auditions as appropriate.
4. Preparing pupils for ABRSM live and online exams (Grade 1-8+) and other examining boards’ syllabuses, such as Trinity.
5. Supporting and promoting Music as a subject and the wider Music Department’s aims and objectives within King Edward’s School
6. Advising, encouraging and recommending pupils to participate in relevant and appropriate extra-curricular opportunities.
7. Participating in performances alongside pupils at concerts, church services, masterclasses, workshops and recitals as directed by the Director of Music
8. Communicating efficiently, professionally and courteously with parents, pupils and relevant staff using written, online and in-person formats directed by the School’s policies.
9. Feeding back information on pupils’ attendance, progress and attainment to the Director of Music and Music Administrator as appropriate.
10. Completing written reports for all pupils taught using SIMS within given deadlines, and to attend parents/SMS meetings in person, or online, as directed by the School’s policies. These are likely to be one of each of the above every year.
11. Offering advice to parents with regard to the purchasing of music or instruments.
12. Inspiring, nurturing and encouraging a lifelong love of Music whether for professional or leisure purposes.
13. Ensuring that lesson timetables are kept up to date, prepared in advance and are neatly presented in both written and online formats (using SOCS) as directed by the Director of Music and Music Administrator.
14. Ensuring pupils record their next lesson times in their diaries.
15. Being aware of individual pupil requirements with regard to any specific Special Educational Needs or Disorders (SEND) or pastoral needs.
16. Checking and responding to KES emails on a regular basis, to keep abreast of school events, exams and calendar changes.
17. Building strong and positive relations with parents as well as pupils.
18. Contributing to the extra-curricular Music programme if required.
19. Attending a small number of team meetings through the year, as directed by the Director of Music.
The above list is not exhaustive but summarises the key roles to be performed and other duties may be required and directed by the Headmaster or one of his Deputies. A willingness to respond supportively to changing circumstances and/or the changing needs of the School is part of working in a school environment and is expected of the postholder.
Pension Scheme
If eligible you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group defined contribution personal pension plan with Aviva.
DBS Clearance
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Safeguarding
All staff are in a position of trust and have a duty to keep children and young people safe and to protect them from neglect and physical and emotional harm. This duty is in part exercised through the development of respectful caring and professional relationships between staff, children, and young people. Staff are expected to be familiar with the local child protection arrangements and understand their responsibilities in order to safeguard and protect children and young people.
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