Peripatetic Violin Teacher

WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS

A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence

'An outstanding school' - OFSTED 2021

Peripatetic Violin Teacher

Required for January 2025 (or earlier, by agreement)

2 Hours per week (initially with scope to grow this provision).

2024/2025 Salary: £34.42 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay).

Peripatetic teachers are eligible for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced violinist to join our outstanding team of fifteen peripatetic instrumental tutors within the specialist facilities of the Clarendon Muse here at Watford Grammar School for Boys.

You will be joining a dynamic and thriving department where Music is valued and at the heart of the school’s culture. Indeed, 10% of boys gain a place at Watford Boys each year through musical aptitude. There is a sizeable co-curricular programme of music ensembles every week including a Big Band, Junior and Senior Orchestras, Junior, Senior and Chamber Choirs, Intermediate and Senior Wind Bands, a Brass Band and Ensemble, an annual Musical Theatre production in our specialist James Theatre alongside a number of smaller chamber ensembles and Pop/Rock bands. GCSE and A-Level Music numbers and results are excellent, and each year, students leave to pursue Music at top universities and conservatoires.

Students across Years 7-13 can take peripatetic lessons across the full range of instruments (orchestral, popular and vocal) and take graded exams and diplomas each term across all exam boards (we are also an ABRSM accredited centre).

Due to a surge in demand for violin teaching and our two current teachers at capacity, we are seeking a third teacher to enhance our strings provision. With 22 practice rooms in the department, there is flexibility for the successful candidate to choose their preferred day and working pattern. If a candidate has a second instrument, there may also be further scope to expand their hours here.

Further information is available on our website at www.watfordboys.org. Questions about the post may be directed to Francis Mullaly, Director of Music (email: mullalyf@watfordboys.org)

Completed applications should be addressed to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, (email: head@watfordboys.org). All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 4th November.