Peripatetic Trombone Teacher

Contract: Self-employed
Hours: Flexible (ideally Monday or Friday lunchtime)
Required from: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and high-achieving peripatetic trombone teacher to join the Music Department at Putney High on a self-employed basis, teaching trombone to pupils in the Senior School.

There are currently two pupils who learn trombone at school, and the availability of the candidate would ideally be on a Monday or Friday lunchtime. We are keen to grow the number of students learning trombone in school and there may be scope to teach the Junior School pupils, initially presenting in a Junior School assembly.

Music provides the heartbeat to life at Putney High Senior School; it has a wonderfully vibrant and inclusive department, and pupils are passionate about music.

The curriculum is varied and stimulating, and there is a thriving, full co-curricular programme; pupils enjoy choirs, orchestras and ensembles, led predominantly by the Director of Music.

Approximately ninety percent of pupils learn a musical instrument from a flourishing team of visiting music teachers.

Regular performances take place throughout the school year, including the Carol Service, concerts, and productions.

The candidate will be a specialist in their instrument and arrange lessons for pupils of a wide range of ability, fostering a lifelong interest in making music. The successful candidate should be able to work with pupils beyond Grade 8 standard.

Peripatetic Music staff

This is a part-time, flexible, term time self-employed agreement. Fees are paid direct by parents to the teacher.

The trombone teacher will:

• Plan, prepare and teach lessons in accordance with Examination Board (ABRSM/Trinity) specifications;
• Ensure that all pupils are working at a level and pace appropriate to their ability;
• Prepare pupils for examinations and concerts as necessary;
• Liaise with parents regularly to review timetables and progress;
• Organise own timetable to ensure pupils rotate;
• Keep an accurate record of lessons delivered and attendance;
• Liaise with the Director of Music regarding progress and issues with any pupil in their charge;
• Write reports at the appropriate times (normally two reports per academic year);
• Be aware of and follow all school procedures regarding Child Protection and Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Risk Assessment;
• Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Director of Music

Personal Profile
• A musical qualification (music degree or certificate/diploma relevant to their main instrument);
• Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
• An enthusiasm for working with children of all ages;
• The desire to work as part of a team;
• A readiness to be flexible;
• Excellent organisational skills, reliability and punctuality;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Applications must be received by Monday 24 February 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will take place on Friday 28 February 2025.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.