Peripatetic Cello Teacher

Location: Windsor, Berkshire 

Salary: £40 per hour

Contract: Temporary absence cover for the Spring term with potential to go permanent September 2025

Hours of Work: 1-2 days per week dependant on demand, term time only.

To Start: January 2025

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, inspiring and passionate Peripatetic Cello Teacher to join our brilliant music department at Upton House School.

A little bit about us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced cello teacher with a proven track record to join our Music Department and provide high quality tuition in cello lessons to our pupils.

Each lesson is 30mins long and pupils have lessons once a week and should receive 30 lessons a year.

Should the position be made permanent in September there will also be the opportunity to assist in the school orchestra. The school has plenty of opportunities for the pupils to perform what they have learnt with music led assemblies, music soirees and school functions.

What we can offer

·      An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town

·      Flexible part time position, term time only, within the school hours of 8am-5pm

·      Potential to progress further and develop your career

·      Fee discount

·      Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role

·      Helpful and supportive management team

·      A friendly and supportive team

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

·      Previous experience of teaching cello to children from age 5 to 11

·      Experience of working with an orchestra would be a bonus

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative

·      Commitment to your role and being an inspiration

·      Have a fun, can do attitude

·      A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application

form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with

you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.