Overview
Closing Date: 9am on 10 September 2025. Start Date: as soon as possible. Salary: £33.58 per hour (£29.96 plus £3.62 holiday pay).
The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School. The College will, as one of the region's most distinguished providers of 16-19 education, be at the heart of this undertaking sharing expertise, skill and leadership. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified graduate able to teach singing lessons to students focusing on singing predominantly in a classical style. There are currently 2 hours of teaching available with the view to expanding the amount of hours in September.
Key strengths are: Achievement of high grades with excellent value added; Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff; Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.
Responsibilities
* Teach singing predominantly in a classical style to students, contributing to the Music curriculum area.
* Work with the Music department, which includes Eduqas Music A level, Edexcel BTEC Music Performance, and Edexcel Music Technology, to support over 150 students and collaborate with 13 specialist instrumental/vocal teachers.
* Demonstrate a thoughtful and self-reflective approach to pedagogy and employ a variety of teaching methods suitable for a wide range of abilities and experiences.
* Develop students' literacy and numeracy skills as an integral part of teaching.
* Be flexible, innovative, and willing to meet challenges in a dynamic educational environment.
Qualifications and qualities
* Desire to be an outstanding practitioner of classical singing with excellent performance and theoretical knowledge.
* Ability to teach a range of methods and adapt to students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
* Enthusiasm for working with 16–19 year old students and a passion for voice work.
* Aself-reflective approach to pedagogy and commitment to continuing professional development.
How to Apply
For further information contact Stuart McSweeney (Curriculum Manager for Music and Subject Tutor for BTEC Music Performance) at smcsweeney@farnborough.ac.uk or 01252 688240. Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form on our website by ticking the apply button and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 9am on 10 September 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date at its discretion.
Other Information
The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and acts in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed. Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect suitability to work with children and undertake this role. The online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues arising will not automatically bar employment but may be discussed at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants; however all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within its care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.
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