Guitar Peripatetic Music Tutor
Sandy Secondary School
Central Bedfordshire
- New
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Self Employed
- Job type:
- Part Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2024
Job overview
At Sandy Secondary School, we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic self-employed instrumental tutor to contribute to the growing music department. We are open to applications from qualified Guitar tutors who will work with the department to grow the current instrumental provision.
This role is part-time and would operate on a self-employed basis. The pay is commensurate with experience (applicants are requested to outline their hourly rate on their application).
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to the school ethos and is enthusiastic about working with a growing music department and promoting a life-long love of music
- Demonstrates excellent musical ability on their own instrument(s) and is keen to inspire students
- Is able to offer tuition acoustic/electric/bass guitar
- Has experience of delivering 1:1 and small group instrumental teaching across the ages of 11-18
- Wants to support students from varied backgrounds to promote inclusive music making
- Has experience of preparing students for graded music exams (ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool)
- Has experience building up student numbers on guitar instruments in a school setting
NB. Hours will be dependent on student numbers. It is currently forecasted to be 1 day of teaching per week. Applicants may wish to have an informal conversation with the Curriculum Leader of Music (gmullaly@sandysecondaryschool.com). Please complete the application form by the closing date.
How to apply for the role:
Application is by completed application form, these are available on the TES.
Safeguarding
Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220).
The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures.
The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy.
Attached documents
About Sandy Secondary School
Welcome from our Principal
Sandy Secondary School continues to go from strength to strength; it has a fantastic staffing team and was rated as “GOOD” by Ofsted in December 2017 with outstanding features. It is a place all staff and students are pleased to attend and proud to be a member of the school community. The School continues to achieve some of the best GCSE results in the whole of Bedfordshire (and many of our surrounding counties), as well as at A level. The school has some stunning results from Years 9 and 10 as well, as we do have a policy of early entry where appropriate. We are one of the TOP 100 performing schools in the country and have been award a prize by the SSAT for the excellent progress our students make.
Our transformational journey continues this year, with even higher expectations, refinement of our systems and an even greater focus on achievement and success. I look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our school in person should you be shortlisted for interview.
May I take this opportunity to thank all applicants for their interest in this post and in Sandy Secondary School.
With best wishes
Miss Karen Hayward
Executive Principal
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