Singing Teacher
Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth
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- Salary:
- £17.65 for a 30 minute lesson
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2024
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2024
Job overview
Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. Due to a significant increase in demand for lessons, we are now seeking a further teacher to complement our existing team of peripatetic music staff from October 2024.
The Music Department requires an inspirational and enthusiastic Singing 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 4 hours per week, term time only, teaching for 30 weeks across the school year as directed by the Director of Music. Alongside experience in preparing students for ABRSM and Trinity exams, experience of preparing students for exams via RSL, Trinity Rock ‘n’ Pop and MTB would be advantageous.
Excellent keyboard skills are highly desirable to enable the teacher to accompany students in lessons and also for exams and performances as may be required.
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 week commencing: 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.
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About Talbot Heath School
Exam results count, but just as important are resilience, self-esteem, character, those life skills that are acquired as a result of a nurturing environment and an holistic approach to education.
It is during their formative years that young people develop the attitudes and values that they will hold for the rest of their lives. It is essential that they feel supported and nurtured in their learning environment.
At Talbot Heath the pupils flourish, not only academically but in every area, be it music, sport or the performing arts. Small classes, individual attention and the ability to tailor the provision to the needs of each student, ensure that pupils achieve their very best.
As the only Independent Girls’ School within the Bournemouth and wider Dorset area, Talbot Heath is unique. We are proud of our distinctive character and believe that we have stayed true to Mary Broad’s vision of first class education for girls with a modern twist.
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