Visiting Music Teacher - Piano

Qualifications

Essential: • Grade 8 or above in a primary study instrument (or demonstrable skill level equivalent to at least Grade 8) • Grade 5 music theory or above • Valid driving licence

Desirable: • Degree in music • Performance diploma • Teaching diploma • Certificate for Music Educators (CME) • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Grade 5 on a second instrument • Strong keyboard skills for those whose first instrument is not the piano

Experience

Essential: • Teaching a range of ages, from primary to secondary pupils • Teaching a wide range of abilities from complete beginner to intermediate and advanced pupils • Teaching within a school environment • Leading and assisting with ensemble activities (choirs, ensembles, performance opportunities)

Desirable: • Teaching pupils in KS4 & 5 • Leading extra-curricular projects involving multiple schools • Whole Class Instrumental/vocal teaching (WCIT) • Leading whole school singing (assemblies etc) • Curriculum class teaching • Experience creating community links

Skills, Knowledge

Essential: • Strong subject knowledge (music theory, music history, musical instruments) • Be able to perform at a high standard, in order to inspire staff and pupils • Be able to sight-read fluently • Be able to accompany (and/or play alongside) individuals and groups, offering constructive coaching where required. • Promote the Trust’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale • Be able to develop good personal relationships within a team • Establish and develop good relationships with parents, carers, governors and the community; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) and be approachable to a variety of audiences • Work in an organised manner, committed to the task in hand • Be resourceful, enthusiastic and patient • Be able to work well with IT systems and standard software used in schools for administration, preparation of resources and presentation to staff and pupils • Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development

Desirable: • The preparation and administration of graded music examinations (ABRSM, TCL etc) • The performing requirements for GCSE and A Level courses • The teaching of improvisation and composition • Understanding of ‘knowledge-rich’ pedagogies leading to pupil fluency in the reading of stave notation, sight-reading and aural training, alongside the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils progress • Demonstrate strong singing skills, through which development of good singing technique can be encouraged • Use music notation software fluently (Sibelius or similar) • Use music production software fluently (DAWs such as GarageBand, Logic, Cubase or similar)