PERIPATETIC GUITAR, DRUM KIT AND CELLO TEACHER

JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGPERIPATETICGUITAR, DRUM KITAND CELLOTEACHERRATE OF PAY:                                      £44 per hour (£29.35per 40-minute lesson)To teach Guitar, basic cello and Drum Kit at The Royal Ballet School, WhiteLodge. APPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      White Lodge, Richmond Park HOURS:Students receive 27 lessons of40 minutes over the academicyear. This may be subject tochange depending on artisticperformances and other schoolcommitments.OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLECONTRACT:                                      Self-employed, commencingApril 2026APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:                       20 March 2026 (Applications will bescreened on submission. The Schoolreserves the right to interview andappoint if a suitable candidate isfound before the closing date)Teaching includes guitar (electric and acoustic) to 3 students, drum kit to 4students, and cello to 1 student (8 students in total). This reflects the currenttimetable and is, of course, subject to change. The days for lessons at WhiteLodge can be flexible each week, in discussion with the Lead Teacher ofMusic. Teaching hours at White Lodge are between 8:30am and 4:00pm.SUMMARY OF THE ROLETeach one-to-one lessons in the relevant discipline(s) at White Lodge,ensuring that 27 lessons of 40 minutes per academic year (per discipline)are deliveredPrepare students for ABRSM examinations or similar, as required, includingpreparation for sight-reading and aural testsDraw up a weekly timetable of lessons, following procedures according tothe detailed workings of the Ballet and Academic schedules at WhiteLodge. A degree of flexibility will be required when scheduling lessons atcertain points in the academic year.Explore the option of running a small ensemble, depending on the scope ofinstrumentalists available in any given academic year (this would beremunerated separately)Perform at musical events if required by the Lead Teacher of Music (thesewill be remunerated separately).MAIN DUTIESDESIRABLE CRITERIAProfessional performance experienceAdvanced training or experience in Drum Kit teachingAbility to teach Cello to approximately Grade 5 standardWillingness to contribute to wider activities and events within the MusicDepartment as required.PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIASolid experience of peripatetic teaching with secondary school students inthe relevant disciplineTraining to at least degree level or equivalent in Guitar, with the ability toteach Drum Kit and basic CelloFlexibility to work around the complexities of the weekly timetables at theRoyal Ballet SchoolCompetent administrative skills, including managing weekly lessontimetables, maintaining registers, and communicating with staff andparents where necessaryThe ability and willingness to maintain high standards of disciplineThe ability to maintain appropriate professional relationships with staff andstudentsA confident and open approach, with excellent interpersonal skillsA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung peopleAn understanding of the aims and ethos of the School.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWe are committed to creating an environmentwhere all our employees feel part of our team andcan flourish, regardless of their background. We’reproud to be an inclusive workplace that promotesand values diversity. The information detailed here about this role shouldnot be considered encompassing. Over time, theemphasis of the job may change without changingthe general characterisation of the role or the levelof duties and responsibilities. This information will beperiodically reviewed and revised in consultationwith the postholder.CLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS