JASSPA Piano, Cello and Composition Tutors

£41.25 per hour inclusive of holiday pay

Required from 7 September 2024

James Allen’s Saturday School for the Performing Arts is seeking to appoint two experienced and enthusiastic teachers from 7 September 2024. There are two posts available due to larger than expected numbers of pupil applications for 24-25. Both roles will suit a diverse musician who can offer their main instrument as well as experience of teaching composition.

• Piano teacher (with optional composition skills) - The successful candidate will have experience both as a performer and teacher. A particular interest in teaching beginners up to Grade 5 is of an advantage as well as experience of playing a stringed instrument/cello, because part of this position may include accompanying a beginner strings ensemble. An interest in teaching 1:1 composition up to GCSE and A level is advantageous although not essential. All instrumental and composition classes are taught 1:1. The beginner strings ensemble is a new venture and will be team taught.

• Cello teacher (with optional composition/keyboard skills) - The successful candidate will have experience both as a performer and teacher. A particular interest in teaching beginners is of an advantage as well as good keyboard skills for accompanying a beginner strings ensemble. The ability to teach 1:1 composition up to GCSE and A level is advantageous. All instrumental and composition classes are taught 1:1. The beginner strings ensemble is a new venture and will be team taught.

Lessons take place in Dulwich on term time Saturdays. Click here for current term dates.  

Hours: These positions are due to our pupil numbers growing for next academic year. The hours available will depend on the skillset of the successful candidate, but will likely start with a full morning of teaching and having the potential for hours to increase as the year progresses. Established teachers at Jasspa teach for up to 7 hours/Saturday. All instrumental and composition tuition is 1:1.

Pay: £41.25/hour (Hourly rate is inclusive of holiday pay) 

Application deadline: Wednesday 17 July.

Interviews: from late July/early August

The School

Based at James Allen’s Girls’ School, Jasspa is a school passionate about the performing arts. We offer specialist music tuition in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere on term time Saturdays in Dulwich. Pupils aged 6-18 can choose any combination of classes from a broad range of instrumental lessons, theory, ensembles and choirs including our Community Choir for adults and pupils aged 13+. There are 30+ instrumental teachers at Jasspa.

Jasspa is also the home of South London Youth Orchestra – four orchestras from beginner to advanced level who meet for orchestral holiday courses three times a year. In the summer, winter and spring breaks 300+ music students from across London and the South East, come together to work with outstanding tutors and conductors from the profession. 

All Saturday and Holiday courses take place at James Allen’s Girls’ School where we have full access to purpose built facilities including the Vaughan Williams Auditorium, the Holst Hall and the Junior School.

Whilst Jasspa is an organisation with the community very much at its heart, we are also a centre of excellence. Quality performing arts education in a positive, nurturing environment is what we do best.

How to apply:

Please visit our website to download a JAGS application form. Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted. 

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone 020 8693 1181.  

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.