Visiting Music Teachers

Visiting Music As Visiting Music Teacher you will work
alongside our music department at St
Christopher School to ensure that the
Teacher - Piano highest standards of high-quality piano
instruction to students of all ages and levels,
from beginners to advanced, including
post-Grade 8., Ł Plan and deliver engaging and effective piano lessons tailored to individual student needs
and learning styles;
Ł Teach fundamental techniques, music theory, sight-reading, and repertoire appropriate to
students' skill levels;
Ł Inspire and motivate students to develop their musical abilities and foster a love for music;
Ł Prepare students for performances, examinations and competitions as required;
Ł Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their
development;
Ł Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school events and performances;
Ł Preparing students for the ABRSM, RSL or Trinity graded examinations, GCSE, A Level
performances where necessary;
Ł Producing a weekly timetable on the school's system and keeping a weekly register;
Ł Liasing with parents and the Directors of Music regarding pupil progress as necessary.

All Visiting Music Teachers have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the
welfare of pupils. Visiting Music Teachers must be aware of the systems within the School which
support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School's Safeguarding & Child
Protection Policy and Code of Conduct Policy. Visiting Music Teachers will receive appropriate
child protection training which is regularly updated.


Other duties:
Ł Demonstrate a continual commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people;
Ł To uphold St Chris policies to protect and safeguard pupils in order to secure their health,
safety and wellbeing;
Ł Demonstrate a continual commitment to the promotion of equity, inclusion and diversity
initiatives and the sharing of best practice in line with St Chris Equal Opportunities policy
and procedures;
Ł Ensure the highest degree of confidentiality and data protection of all material.

Ł Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Ł Strong knowledge of music theory;
Education, Piano Performance etc; Ł Excellent verbal communication skills;
Ł Proven experience teaching piano to students of all ages and proficiency levels, including theŁ Ability to create a positive and supportive
learning environment;
essential ability to teach beyond Grade 8 level; Proficiency in teaching classical, jazz, andŁ Organisational skills to effectively plan lessons
Ł and manage student timetables;
contemporary piano styles; Ł Commitment to professional development and
Ł Experience in teaching a range of ages and staying current with best practices in music
abilities; education; Be able to work flexible hours;
Ł Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of ABRSM, Ł
Trinity and RSL examination requirement. Ł Focused on providing a consistently high
standard of piano instruction to students;
Ł Commitment to promoting the safety and
wellbeing of children and young people.

St Chris is an independent day and
boarding school for girls and boys aged
3 to 18 located in Letchworth Garden
City, Hertfordshire. Our School was
established in 1915 and, since then, has
been working to do things differently if,
and only if, it makes things better for
our students.

There are currently around 550 pupils
on roll and 200 staff.

St Chris seeks to be a continuously
developing community of children and
adults working together to enable St Chris gave me
everyone to achieve their best. All are
valued as individuals and encouraged to so many opportunities.
develop curiosity, competence,
judgement, kindness and courage. St You're not pigeonholed
Chris seeks to prepare pupils for happy
and fulfilled lives in the service of here. Instead, St Chris
others.
has tapped into all of
We treat young people as individuals,
encouraging them to develop into my skills.
capable, imaginative, responsible people
with a zest for life. Sue, Teacher of LAMDA, St Christopher School (then Following a protest in the school
known as the 'Garden City The Council consisted of 32 magazine, the School Council
Theosophical School') was students and staff and met on a discusses abolishing school
established in 1915 by headmaster, fortnightly basis to discuss and uniforms for boys. The motion is,
Dr. Armstrong Smith, ready for a legislate on school matters. From eventually, passed but no action
new style of education. December 1920, decisions made is taken. During the war, clothing
by the Council were later ratified rationing and difficulties for
by a meeting of the whole school. parents meant that uniform was
relaxed in 1938.




Swimming Pool Built Theatre and Present Day
Sports Hall Open

Parents contribute an initial Today, St Chris is a vibrant,
£600 towards building the school A drama festival of eight plays thriving community working
swimming pool and pupils aim to marks the opening in 1982. Over together. We believe in the
raise £1000 themselves in 1961. the next decade, the enthusiasm benefits of an informal approach
The community pulls together to of pupils allowed an average of underpinned by the belief that all
remove topsoil, excavate and build five school productions each year, voices, from the youngest member
the pool. By 1968, the pool and ranging from Twelfth Night and of the nursery to the chair of
changing rooms were completed. Three Sisters to Blood Wedding governors, should be listened to
and Accrington Paris. and treated respectfully.