Visiting Music Teacher - Piano

Qualifications

Essential: • Grade 8 or above in a primary study instrument

(or demonstrable skill level equivalent to at least Grade 8) • Grade 5 music

theory or above • Valid driving licence

Desirable: • Degree in music • Performance diploma •

Teaching diploma • Certificate for Music Educators (CME) • Qualified Teacher

Status (QTS) • Grade 5 on a second instrument • Strong keyboard skills for

those whose first instrument is not the piano

Experience

Essential: • Teaching a range of ages, from primary to

secondary pupils • Teaching a wide range of abilities from complete beginner to

intermediate and advanced pupils • Teaching within a school environment •

Leading and assisting with ensemble activities (choirs, ensembles, performance

opportunities)

Desirable: • Teaching pupils in KS4 & 5 • Leading

extra-curricular projects involving multiple schools • Whole Class

Instrumental/vocal teaching (WCIT) • Leading whole school singing (assemblies

etc) • Curriculum class teaching • Experience creating community links

Skills, Knowledge

Essential: • Strong subject knowledge (music theory, music

history, musical instruments) • Be able to perform at a high standard, in order

to inspire staff and pupils • Be able to sight-read fluently • Be able to

accompany (and/or play alongside)

individuals and groups, offering constructive coaching where

required. • Promote the Trust’s aims

positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale • Be

able to develop good personal relationships within a team • Establish and

develop good relationships with parents, carers, governors and the community;

communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) and be approachable to a

variety of audiences • Work in an organised manner, committed to the task in

hand • Be resourceful, enthusiastic and patient

• Be able to work well with IT systems and standard software used in

schools for administration, preparation of resources and presentation to staff

and pupils • Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further

professional development

Desirable: • The preparation and administration of graded

music examinations (ABRSM, TCL etc) •

The performing requirements for GCSE and A Level courses • The teaching of

improvisation and composition • Understanding of ‘knowledge-rich’ pedagogies

leading to pupil fluency in the reading of stave notation, sight-reading and

aural training, alongside the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting

of pupils progress • Demonstrate strong singing skills, through which

development of good singing technique can be encouraged • Use music notation

software fluently (Sibelius or similar) • Use music production software fluently (DAWs such as GarageBand, Logic,

Cubase or similar)