Lower Brass teacher

Responsible to: Director of Music, Hours of work: Casual, as and when required but expected to have a consistent list of lessons for the duration of the contract, We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lower Brass teacher to join the visiting music staff at St Peter's for the start of the Summer Term 2027. This post will be based at our Senior School, teaching around 4-6 pupils initially., 1. To plan, prepare and deliver teaching appropriate to the individual needs of the pupils. Ensemble training may be available, which is paid separately.
2. To liaise regularly with colleagues and parents in order to meet the individual needs of each pupil.
3. To have up-to-date knowledge of, arrange and prepare pupils for instrumental examinations as appropriate. We use the ABRSM and Trinity boards and all pupils take practical, live examinations rather than recorded ones.
4. To complete written reports for pupils and communicate with parents about the progress of individual pupils as required.
5. To ensure the general safety and well-being of pupils, observing appropriate conduct and class management.
6. To attend INSET training and other relevant meetings at the request of the Director of Music.
7. To keep written records as required at all stages of learning to enable feedback to colleagues and parents.
8. To perform and contribute to various groups and ensembles as part of the School's programme of concerts and workshops when required. This work is paid in addition.
General
Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter's School's Health and Safety policy.
School values - You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school's core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.
St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity.
The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

This role will suit a candidate who has a background in professional playing and experience of teaching pupils in the 11-18 age range. Many of our pupils reach Grade 8 during their time at school, with an increasing number of diplomas awarded in recent years. We have a thriving Wind Band, Swing Band and Symphony Orchestra in the Senior School.