Teacher of Violin

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School, London, N12 7NJ

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time: One half day per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £41.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

The school is seeking an experienced and inspirational teacher to join the Music Department.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding violinist who enjoys working with young people. Experience of teaching students at a secondary school age from beginner to Grade 8, and preparing students for ABRSM examinations and the performing requirements for GCSE Music, is essential.

What the school offers its staff

Peripatetic teachers at St. Michael’s Catholic Grammar School are self-employed and work closely with the school and parents. The hourly rate for instrumental and vocal tuition is £41.00. We expect there to approximately half a day of teaching per week, depending on the number of new students signing up. There is the possibility of leading a school ensemble in the future.

St. Michael’s is a selective school with a distinctive Catholic ethos. Students are very well behaved and the school is a very pleasant working environment. Music is well-established within the school, with frequent performance opportunities available to students. The department currently comprises the Director of Music, Part-time Teacher of Music and 14 self-employed peripatetic music teachers. The department has five air-conditioned practice rooms available for instrumental/vocal lessons, a large class teaching room, and drum room. There are a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities available to students, including orchestras and choirs. There are ensemble concerts, Chamber Concerts for soloists and small ensembles, and musical theatre productions. Music plays an important role in the Catholic life of the school, and the department has a history of concert tours to Europe such as Prague and Amsterdam.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to mcox@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk

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About St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 856 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Michael's Catholic Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: mcox@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8446 2256
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St. Michael's is a 4 Form Entry Voluntary Aided Catholic Grammar School for Girls with Boys in the Sixth Form. 850 on roll, 240 in Sixth Form.

Arranging a visit to St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mcox@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk.

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