French Horn Teacher
St Paul's Cathedral School
London, City of
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Ideally from October 2024
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2024
Job overview
Position: French Horn Teacher
We are pleased to be advertising for the post of French Horn teacher as part of the wider Music Department Team at St Paul’s Cathedral School.
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic person to join one of the UK’s most vibrant and successful prep school music departments. Music permeates the whole life of the school and is central to our ethos.
We are seeking an outstanding teacher of French horn to teach individual lessons to pupils aged 7-13. The post is currently 3-4 hours of teaching each week, although this would extend to 5 hours if the candidate were able to offer trumpet tuition as well. In addition, for the right candidate, there is the possibility of training our junior brass ensemble (grades 2-3).
The successful applicant will be kind, enthusiastic about teaching and learning, keen to develop their own pedagogy and have the drive to develop their pupils. If you have highly effective teaching skills, the ability to inspire, empower and motivate students and an enjoyment of working, we would welcome your application.
School Context
St Paul’s Cathedral School is a co-educational independent preparatory school (Reception to Y8). The majority of our 290 pupils are Day Pupils. We educate the Choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral who are boarders at the school, accommodated in a purpose-designed boarding house.
The Choristers, under the direction of Andrew Carwood MBE, follow an extended termly programme, enabling them to play a central role in Cathedral worship at Christmas and Easter. Music permeates the whole life of the school and is central to our ethos.
Music opportunities abound, for both Choristers and Day Pupils. In addition to our twice weekly whole school services in the Cathedral, our pupils regularly perform for the livery companies and at high profile events such as the blessing of the Lord Mayor of London. Every day at St Paul’s Cathedral School, ordinary children achieve extraordinary things, with the support of a dedicated and collegiate staff team. Our philosophy is that all achievement must be rooted in wellbeing.
Until September 2023, all Choristers were boys; we have recruited our first girl Probationers who are currently Day Pupils. From September 2025 girl Choristers will take up boarding places, following a major refurbishment of what is now staff accommodation and will become a second boarding house. By September 2025, our co-educational boarding (Year 3 to Year 8) will have the capacity for 60 students and this major expansion has led to the requirement for additional music support.
Applications are welcome from diverse backgrounds. All applications must be made via the School’s online application form, accompanied by a letter addressed to the Head, Mrs Judith Fremont-Barnes.
Application forms and a full job description and person specification are available on the school website.
Please submit your completed application to the Deputy Bursar tkeller@spcs.london.sch.uk
The closing date is 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd September 2024.
The school reserves the right to close the advert if a suitable applicant is found before the closing date. Late applications may be accepted if an appointment has not already been made.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff at St Paul’s Cathedral School and all staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. Staff must be aware of the procedures within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. See the School’s Website for the Safeguarding Policy, and the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.
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About St Paul's Cathedral School
St Paul’s Cathedral School is a co-educational, Church of England, independent preparatory day school for around 250 children aged 4-13, located in the City of London. It has boarding provision for St Paul’s Cathedral boy choristers, who sing daily at the cathedral, from the age of seven. From September 2023, girl choristers have begun to sing in the cathedral.
The school is owned by the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral; its governing body is made up of five Canons and seven lay members, who are chaired by the Dean. St Paul's can trace its origins back to the 12th century and it existed for several centuries solely to educate the cathedral choristers. It has been co-educational since 2002.
Headteacher
Judith Fremont-Barnes
Values and vision
St Paul’s Cathedral School aims to instil a love of learning through a broad curriculum, set within a Christian community. It seeks to give each child the chance to develop intellectually, personally, socially, physically, culturally and spiritually.
The preparatory school encourages close partnerships with parents and aims to foster positive relationships, promoting the values of justice, tolerance, love, honesty, respect, service and trust.
ISI report
“Pupils’ achievements are good overall and fulfil the school’s aim of enabling children to reach their potential. They articulate their ideas confidently and coherently, demonstrate excellent reading skills, listen attentively and ask perceptive questions.”
"Their performance in numeracy is strong and they develop a good level of competence in information and communication technology (ICT). Their physical skills develop strongly through a well-balanced physical activities programme."
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