Woodwind Teacher

Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. Due to an increase in demand for lessons, we are now seeking a further Woodwind teacher to complement our existing team of peripatetic music staff from October 2024.

The Music Department requires an inspirational and enthusiastic Woodwind Teacher to teach pupils across all key stages at Talbot Heath School. They will be required to plan, resource and arrange high quality individual music tuition. Initially the role will be approximately 2.5 hours per week, term time only, teaching for 30 weeks across the school year as directed by the Director of Music. We are looking to appoint an excellent flute teacher with experience teaching to the highest level, who can also offer tuition on clarinet and saxophone.

Excellent keyboard skills are highly desirable but not essential. The ability to also teach music theory to Grade 5 is advantageous.

A relevant musical qualification and teaching experience are essential and a teaching qualification is desirable. The successful applicant will be required to teach a variety of styles and should be keen to support school events and accompany pupils for exams when required. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues is of the utmost importance.

What we offer:

●      Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.

●      Subsidised lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.

●      Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities and easily accessible at lunchtime.

●      Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool for our staff Sunday session.

●      Discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.

●      Supercamps Holiday clubs offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.

●      Occupational sick pay scheme.

●      Pension scheme.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st September 2024

Interviews will be held on: TBC

If you require any further information, please contact:

Miss A Pittam, HR Manager

Tel: 01202 761881 or email apittam@talbotheath.org

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence must be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.