St Andrew’s, Turi is seeking to appoint a highly motivated passionate individuals to take up Peripatetic Music and instrumental teaching in subjects in any of the following families; guitar and orchestral percussion 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 MUSIC teacher.
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 things 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.
- Able to write detailed well-structured reports
- Proficient Lesson planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Determination and perseverance
- imagination, Innovation and Creativity
- To be responsible for arranging a timetable that is suitable for the needs of the pupils and takes into consideration other school commitments. Assistance with timetabling is available from the Assistant Deputy Head Academics and the Directors of Co-Curricula.
- 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 & qualification and above from ABRSM, LCM, UNISA or an equivalent examining body, in their main instrument
- University Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent from a recognised University
- Registration with Teacher’s Service Commission will be an added advantage
Desirable
- Experience of performance skills needed for musical theatre, major School Musical Events, Orchestral Weekend, End of Year Concerts, etc
- Actively taking part in Co-Curricular Music, helping to run Ensembles & 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 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration
This is a Peripatetic Staff position and pay will be depend on the number of students who have enrolled for MUSIC lessons.
- Accommodation: offered for the days that one is working and in the School guest houses
- Meals: these are provided during term time as a taxable benefit.
- Facilities: extensive recreational facilities are open to use by staff and their families. The onsite Phoenix Club, serving a wide range of food and beverages, acts as a wonderful social hub for the staff community and their families throughout the year.
Hours of work and holiday entitlement
The role is part-time Monday to Friday, 35 weeks per annum
Safeguarding
St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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.
Please complete and attach the School’s Application Form.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 22nd December, 2023
