Latymer Upper School Hiring for Visiting Teacher of Piano Job at London, England Full Time

Job Summary

Visiting Teacher of Piano

Start date: as soon as possible

We are looking for an inspiring teacher of Piano to join the talented team of visiting music teachers at Latymer Upper School.

We have a thriving piano department at Latymer, with 7 piano teachers, two of whom also teach jazz piano, and one of whom is Head of Keyboard. We are looking for a teacher of piano who would be able to take on up to 1 day’s teaching per week, and in the first instance many of these pupils would be beginners. This would involve individual lessons, usually lasting 30 minutes, but there might be opportunities to run a chamber ensemble, accompany ABRSM exams, take aural classes, accompany at scholarship auditions, concerts etc. We are looking for a teacher who is able to inspire boys and girls in both our Prep School and our Upper School, ranging in age from 7–18, so empathy with the entire age group is essential. The Visiting Music Staff, all of whom are employed by the school, are an engaging group of outstandingly talented musicians and teachers, and the department is always buzzing and alive.

Salary: £40.13 per hour

For further information about Latymer Upper School visit www.latymer-upper.org

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 14 October 2022.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 31 October 2022.

Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check and two satisfactory references.

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