The Role
St Andrew’s, Turi is seeking to appoint a
highly motivated passionate individual to take up Peripatetic Music and
instrumental teaching in our Prep School and Senior School.
At St Andrew’s we are fully committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake
their role and responsibilities in accordance with St Andrew’s School’s
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and guidelines and will be required to
undergo all checks relevant to the post.
We aim to appoint a forward-thinking, visionary and
inspirational member of staff who would provide the very best to our
students. Prior knowledge and experience is important and the
person should be an experienced musician and trainer. We are
looking for experienced teacher with Grade 8 qualifications in at least one of
the below mentioned disciplines from a reputable examining body,
- Piano
- Singing
- Woodwinds
- Brass
- Strings.
Person Specification
Working at St Andrew’s Turi is an exciting and
dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are
looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also
embrace new experiences and challenges.
There are some requirements that are essential to
working with us:
- The successful candidate will need to be able to support the
School’s aims and Christian ethos.
- To teach MUSIC lessons to students of a wide range from Prep
to Senior School and to prepare them for graded MUSIC examinations.
- The candidate will need to be up to comprehensively dispense
ALL areas of the ABRSM, LCM & UNISA Curricula to the standard desired
by St Andrews.
- Able to write detailed well-structured reports.
- Proficient Lesson planning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Ability to motivate pupils across all ages.
- Determination and perseverance
- Imagination, Innovation and Creativity.
- Identify clear teaching objectives and specifying how they
will be taught and assessed.
- Maintaining discipline in accordance with the School’s
procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality,
behaviour and standards of work.
Knowledge and Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- A Grade 8 qualification and above from ABRSM, LCM, UNISA or an
equivalent examining body, in their main instrument, OR Appropriate
Professional Experience.
- University Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent from a
recognised University
- Registration with Teacher’s Service Commission will be an
added advantage
Desirable
- Experience in Grade 8 in either of the following disciplines
from a reputable examining body i.e. Piano, Singing, Woodwinds, Brass and
Strings.
- Experience of performance skills needed for musical theatre,
major School Musical Events, Orchestral Weekend, End of Year Concerts,
Jazz and Gospel Band etc
- Actively taking part in Co-Curricular Music, helping to run
Ensembles, worship bands & Orchestra.
- Arranging recitals and concerts for pupils’ families and
friends
- Assessing students abilities, providing feedback and writing
reports
- Ensuring up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination
requirements and preparing the students for such examinations.
- Teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques
to students.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students of
all ages, management, and other staff
- Well developed problem solving skills
- Self motivated and able to work alone without direction
- Adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for
initiatives/developments
- Experience of arranging events during school term
Safeguarding
Essential
- Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and
to the personal development of our students.
- Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of
children and commitment to child welfare and safety
- Knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding requirements
How To Apply
