Visiting Music Teacher - Violin

JOB TITLE: Visiting Music Teacher - Violin

LOCATION: Giggleswick School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Music

HOURS OF WORK: Approx. 3.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

SALARY: £28.32 per hour

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JOB PURPOSE

As part of Giggleswick School’s Music Department, this role is specifically focused on teaching the violin to individual pupils, ranging from beginner level to Grade 8 and potentially beyond. Responsibilities include preparing pupils for examinations and performances, both within and outside the school as appropriate. The Strings Teacher will collaborate with the Director of Music and the Prep School music teacher to develop string playing throughout the school

Teaching Duties

• Teaching violin to pupils ranging from beginner level to post grade 8
• Preparing pupils for examinations and performances as appropriate by helping the pupils to learn their parts for any potential performances
• Termly report writing.
• Supporting the work of the music department in general.
• Potentially performing in school concerts throughout the year. Potentially assisting with orchestra and smaller ensemble work.
• The ability to play the piano and accompany is an advantage

Other

• Other tasks may develop and been added to this role, following suitable training and subject to time available.
• Be fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the area of responsibility.
• Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
• This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Director of Music and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.
• You will be expected to be fully conversant with and implement the School’s range of equality and diversity and safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all pupils and staff.
• You will participate in the School’s appraisal scheme and undergo further professional development in line with the needs of the School.
• You will support with any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

• Evidence of high standards of literacy and numeracy to a minimum GCSE English and maths Grade A*- C.
• Music related Degree (Desirable).

Knowledge & experience

• Experienced Teacher Proactive approach to work
• Experience in handling a wide and varied workload Experience/understanding/appreciation of independent education
• Experience of working in a School / Boarding School (Desirable)

Values/Personal Qualities

• Smart, professional appearance.
• Excellent organisational skills. Drive, commitment and enthusiasm. Sensitive to the concerns of others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of School and Pupil matters
• Empathy with Giggleswick’s core values and mission. A team player, willing to help with all duties in the office.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently at busy times Good written and verbal communication skills – a friendly and professional manner.
• Good people skills with ability to interact confidently in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and use initiative.
• Good work ethic with the desire to deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Willingness to learn and implement new processes.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience and knowledge of iSAMS would be an advantage. (Desirable)
• At ease using virtual communication methods such as Teams, Zoom.(Desirable)

Health & Safety

You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our employees. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact , Human Resources , hr@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

School Values

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction.