Singing Teacher
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
- £34.10 per hour
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September / October 2024
- Apply by:
- 26 August 2024
Job overview
Cheltenham College's thriving Music Department seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and encouraging Singing Teacher for a one-year contract linked to maternity cover.
There are around 30 visiting instrumental and vocal teachers, all with a wealth of teaching and performing experience. Working within our well-established Music Department and reporting to the Director of Music, the Singing Teacher will work closely with colleagues in all Music faculties. The Singing Teacher will form part of a team of instrumental and vocal Visiting Music Teachers and will be responsible for the further development of College’s vocalists.
The successful candidate must be prepared to teach the full range of ability up to and including Grade 8 and diploma level. In recent years, pupils have achieved excellent results in ABRSM, Trinity, and London College of Music examinations including ARSM diplomas.
The ability to teach across genres, including classical, musical theatre, and pop is a necessity.
Among other things, the postholder will be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality individual teaching to College pupils of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced singers, ensuring a bespoke programme for each pupil pushes them to develop their skills;
- Providing constructive feedback on pupils’ progress and performance;
- Preparing pupils for GCSE and A Level performance examinations;
- Preparing pupils for auditions including music scholarships, choral scholarships, regional and national-level ensembles, and entry to music colleges;
- Encouraging pupils to make music together, collaborating with the leaders of musical groups in College and liaising with the Director of Music to ensure all pupils are catered for;
- Maintaining open and effective communication with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
Opportunities may exist for the direction of ensembles and sectional rehearsals, as well as participation in choirs.
The role would be best suited to individuals who meet the following person specification:
- Professional singing teacher with considerable skill and experience of teaching in the 13-18 age range;
- Ability to learn new systems quickly or existing knowledge of: SOCS Music, used to schedule music lessons according to departmental policy. Microsoft Teams for internal department communications (training will be provided) iSAMS and other school-specific databases;
- A team player, with the ability to create a happy and constructive atmosphere in which pupils can thrive as well as a genuine passion for singing and music;
- Up-to-date knowledge of singing technique, including insight into stylistic approaches to classical, musical theatre, and pop music;
- Knowledge of a wide range of repertoire which features the voice in a broad range of western art music.
More information about the role and the department
The department’s YouTube channel can be viewed here, and the chapel’s channel here; the day-to-day life of the department is shared on our highly successful Instagram @cheltcolmusic.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description link.
Benefits
Free membership to College’s gyms and swimming pool, inclusive lunch available during term time, discounts with local retailers
How to apply
Please click on the application link to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.
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About Cheltenham College
One of the country’s leading coeducational independent schools for both day and boarding pupils, Cheltenham College offers outstanding all round education for pupils from 3 to 18.
While the Senior School (13 – 18) enjoys its beautiful setting and impressive grounds on Cheltenham’s Bath Road, the adjacent Preparatory School ( 3-13) occupies over 15 acres of woodland splendour, with its own lake and numerous sports fields. The youngest children (3-7) enter the wonderfully vibrant pre-prep department called Kingfishers, which has its own cottage and classrooms within the school.
From the age of 3 right through to 18, pupils are immersed into a community that is not only full to the brim of opportunities but importantly, one that is warm, friendly and utterly inclusive. Pastoral care across both schools is consistently highlighted by parents as excellent and the College takes great pride in treating each and every child as an individual. Children therefore develop not only as learners but as independent, confident and responsible young people with a great many talents and skills. They have confidence to question, to challenge, to think.
The breadth of Cheltenham College’s amenities is reflected in the diversity of activities and clubs; the Preparatory School alone offers over 40 clubs, societies and sports. In the Senior School, no pupil can fail to be tempted by the numerous outdoor pursuits, expeditions, community service activities or Humanitarian Aid projects. Around 30 clubs operate weekly in the Senior School, including shooting, eco ventures, pottery and film-making.
A vast number of sports teams are nationally reputed and every year a substantial number of pupils are chosen to represent England. Music also plays a vital part in school life, with pupils able to learn just about every orchestral instrument imaginable as well as participating in numerous choirs, bands and ensembles. Both schools stage several plays a year, from whole school productions to year group performances, and the art and design work (often on display in Thirlestaine House, the College’s very own 19th century mansion and gallery) is quite literally breathtaking.
Crucially, this focus on balanced education also ensures that Cheltenham College gets the very best out of its pupils academically. In the Preparatory School, there is a 100% Common Entrance pass rate and many pupils gain Senior School scholarships. In College, the more stretching iGCSE is offered in Maths, English Literature, Science, History and Geography and over 95% of school leavers go on to their first choice university.
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