Peripatetic Guitar Teacher
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic specialist guitar teacher to join our busy and successful Music Department.
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is one of the UK’s leading vocational and academic schools, set in glorious countryside just half an hour from London. With 360 boarding and day pupils aged 7 to 19, you will join a dedicated and supportive staff team that offers the benefit of small classes with talented and committed students, along with strong public examination results.
We offer a wide range of benefits, including free school lunches during term time (while you are working), a cycle-to-work scheme, an employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes. You will also have the option to join one of two pension schemes available (TPS or APTIS).
About the role
Teaching acoustic and electric guitar to students from Grade 8 and beyond. There is considerable scope to develop the role and increase hours. We welcome applicants who are interested in combining this role with the role of Commercial Music Course Tutor.
The contract is part-time with approximately 3 to 5 hours per week based on student demand. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may appoint before the closing date.
Main Duties
- Teach one-to-one guitar (acoustic and electric) lessons as per the rotational timetable.
- Teach pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of an advanced standard, the technique and musicianship required to develop as guitarists, offering encouragement, support, and guidance as necessary.
- Plan lessons with effective resources, scaffolding and challenge to ensure that pupils make progress in their understanding of the guitar playing from a practical and theoretical perspective.
- To prepare pupils for entry in graded examinations (RGT, RockSchool, Trinity, ABRSM etc).
- Prepare appropriate pupils for the practical component of GCSE and A level examinations in consultation with the Director of Music
- Write detailed individual pupil reports according to the School’s reporting cycle, and maintain an up-to-date register.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service training and conferences to keep up to date with teaching, learning and safeguarding procedures.
- To undertake any reasonable additional duties at the request of the Principal.
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent practical musicianship and guitar skills.
- Excellent knowledge of music theory and notations.
- Experience of one-to-one teaching from beginners to Grade 8 and beyond.
- Confident IT skills including file management, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work as an efficient, reliable and flexible team member.
- Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
Desirable
- Experience of running ensembles with pupils (rock / pop / soul / jazz bands).
- Experience of teaching music theory.
- Active musician, able to accompany students and enhance their ensemble performances.
Apply
Step 1. Complete Application Form
Step 2. Apply via email
If you would like to apply for this role, please email us the Application Form along with a cover letter.
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
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