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Peripatetic Music Teacher (Violin) Part Time, Fixed Term - Part-time

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

  • Ref:KCC886-6016-115T
  • Posted:17/10/2019
  • Pay:Self employed - invoice parents
  • Start Date:January 2020
  • App Close Date:28/10/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 4/11/2019

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Due to a temporary increased demand and a thriving music department we are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational violin specialist with a proven track record in delivering individual and group tuition to pupils between 5 – 13 years. We will require a teacher who is willing to take on approximately 2 - 3 days of teaching per week, including supporting or leading ensembles where required. This will be from January 2020 up until 7th July 2020, with the possibility of extending if demand continues. Our peripatetic team enjoy working together on a wide range of creative projects therefore we are keen to hear from candidates who relish the opportunity to work collaboratively, developing ensembles in rehearsals, concerts and other school events as required.

Working in the music department, the successful candidate will be able to offer skilled instrumental teaching in violin and beginner viola as a minimum and will be excited by the prospect of contributing fully to the extra-curricular life of the school, collaborating in chamber groups or larger string ensembles, including orchestra. The successful applicant must be able to motivate and inspire children of all ages and abilities to make good progress in their instrument and to foster in them a love of music across a range of styles. The ability to accompany your pupils in exams or concerts would be advantageous.

Our peripatetic teachers are self-employed. They invoice parents directly.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send a completed application form (downloadable from our website) together with a covering letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate.Please send an application letter to Kim D’Albertanson, HR Officer, at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Application Deadline: Midday on 28TH OCTOBER 2019

Interview Dates: 4TH – 8TH NOVEMBER 2019

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school, rated ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in our last inspection. We have recently celebrated our 150th anniversary and provide a wonderful learning environment to approximately 480 children aged 2-13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking one hundred acres of land. Our state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building sets each child on a learning journey that is rich, active, and inspiring.Children continue into the Prep School, taught by a large number of specialist professionals who work throughout the school to provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

We can offer you:

A first-class working environment within a welcoming team, modern and well-maintained IT infrastructure; a stafflaptop (where appropriate); supportive colleagues; competitive salary; small class sizes; free meals provided during term time; free parking on site; sick pay scheme; annual salary review; automatic enrolment in the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) for teaching positions, and our support pension scheme for all other staff (both subject to scheme criteria) and opportunities for continuous professional development. We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world.

Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom, and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey for our pupils, and we strongly believe that to teach our children about the importance of lifelong learning, we must first model this ourselves.

St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed tocreating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.

If you would like to apply for this role, we look forward to receiving your completed application.

For further enquiries please contact the HR department at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk or telephone us on 01959 522137.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01959 522137

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.