Peripatetic Music Teacher (piano)

St Wystan’s School

Job Description: Peripatetic Music Teacher (piano)
Responsible to:  Headteacher

Job Overview

To deliver piano lessons to pupils of all ages, on an individual basis. The teacher
will be responsible for setting up their own timetable, liaising with the individual
teachers in school regarding lesson times, and communicating directly with
parents regarding billing, lesson times and pupil progress. Preparing pupil for
school music events and performances, as well as external examinations, will also
be an important element of the role. We are looking for an accomplished and
qualified teacher, with experience working in schools, to join our dedicated
peripatetic team.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

•  Teach piano to pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high
standard, focussing on the technique and musical potential, offering
encouragement, support and guidance as necessary
Liaise with staff to organise a timetable that takes into account rotation of
lessons

•

•  Be responsible for own administrative procedures including invoicing and

billing to parents

•  Communicate directly with parents as necessary, reporting on the

development, progress and attainment of pupils
•  Prepare pupils for examinations, where appropriate
•  Prepare pupils for, and to be available to support, school events such as
House Music, Celebration Day, concerts, festival and competitions etc.
•  Encourage pupils to take the available opportunities to develop all aspects of

their musical skills

•  Promote the general progress and well-being pupils in their care
•  Act in a professional manner, maintaining good order and discipline among

pupils, safeguarding their health and safety, both on the School premises and
when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere

•  Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons within our

school

•  Undertake such training as may be reasonably required by the School

 Training and Development

•  To take responsibility for own continuous professional development

including attending relevant training and CPD;
•  To attend INSET as requested and when relevant.

General Requirements

•  To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils across the

School;

•  To maintain high professional standards of attendance,

punctuality, appearance and conduct;

•  To maintain positive relations with all stakeholders;
•  To support the School’s responsibility to safeguarding pupils;
•  Tp promote the good name and reputation of the School;
•  To adhere to School policies and procedures.

Key Skills &
Knowledge

•  To be an outstanding classroom practitioner;
•  To maintain up-to-date knowledge of current educational pedagogy

within the relevent teaching area,

•  To maintain knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Personal
Competencies
& Qualities:

•  To be an enthusiastic individual, possessing drive, energy and

commitment;

•  To have a passion for music and the ability to inspire pupils,
•  To have the ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
•  To be team focused and prepared to volunteer a helping hand as

required;

•  To commit to the highest standards of educational and pastoral care

Terms &
Conditions

for all pupils.

Hours of Work

•  Self- employed
•  Occasional events calendared for as required;

Safeguarding Children

•  St  Wystan’s  School  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting
the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo
child  protection  screening  and  training  appropriate  to  the  post,
including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
•  This  post  will  involve  regulated  activity  with  children.  Please  note
this  means  being  responsible  on  a  regular  basis  for  teaching,
supervising,  training,  instructing,  and  caring  for  children  without
supervision.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as required.

Person Specification: Form Teacher and Computing/Online Safety Lead

Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate music
qualification

Desirable

Teaching
qualification

Evidence of ongoing
professional training

Experience

Willingness to
undertake further
training to continue
professional
development
Experience of teaching
in Key Stage 1 or 2

Experience of teaching
1-1 lessons with pupils

Tested

DfE
number/certificates

Application Form

Interview

Application
form

Interview

Teaching
observation

Application
form

Interview

References

Knowledge of current
innovative practice in
teaching an instrument

Experience with prep for
music exams

Application
form

Interview

Application
form

Interview

within a school setting

Skills and
Abilities

Excellent
classroom
practitioner

Effective communicator

Understanding of planning
for different abilities

Ability to accommodate
different learning styles
within teaching

Knowledge and
understanding of planning
a stimulating lesson

Demonstrate a range of
strategies for dealing with
a variety of behaviours
Self-motivated

A sense of humour
Expressed focus on
quality and school
improvement

Appreciation of the
importance of a ‘team’
philosophy

Ability  to work
effectively all
stakeholders
Commitment to
teaching approaches
which encourage all
children to give their
best irrespective of
ability, gender, ethnic or
social background

Recognition of the
importance of a
stimulating
environment

Motivation
and
Personality

Educati
onal
Values

Other Factors

Eligibility to live and work
in the United Kingdom

Suitability to work with
children

Willing to react flexibly to
new or unexpected
situations

Interview

Required
documentation
for eligibility

DBS and Barred List
checks