Visiting Teacher of Brass (Peripatetic)
Job title
Visiting Teacher of Brass (self-employed)
Date
April 2025
Department
Music
Reports to
Self-employed
Main school liaison with Director of Music
Responsible for
Teaching 1-1 brass lessons
Salary and hours
Lesson fees and hours are set by the peripatetic teacher and agreed with the School
Purpose of the position
St John’s Beaumont is seeking an experienced self-employed brass teacher to teach pupils on a 1-1 basis at the school. The ideal candidate would be willing and able to teach across a range of brass instruments including trumpet, trombone and French horn. There is currently 1 child learning a brass instrument. The appointed candidate should be willing to invest time and effort into growing these numbers.
Main tasks and responsibilities
· Teaching individual lessons
· Running weekly brass ensemble rehearsals (this is not currently practical, but would be desired in the future, should the number of pupils increase sufficiently)
· Preparing pupils for examinations when required, including the preparation of aural and other supporting tests
· Monitoring and giving feedback on progress to parents via email throughout the year and through formal end-of-year written reports
· Stretching and inspiring pupils through the employment of imaginative and varied teaching methods and musical repertoire, as appropriate for the age and instrument
· Preparing a timetable of lessons one half term in advance.
Music at St John’s Beaumont
The Music School at St John’s was purpose built in 2001 and includes a classroom, concert hall, music technology studio and 7 individual practice/teaching rooms.
Music is well supported and instrumental lessons are popular among the pupils. The school is host to around 15 peripatetic music teachers, some of whom also contribute to the programme of ensembles.
The music department aims to inspire and promote confidence, self-expression, camaraderie and a sense of drive and purpose. The children are encouraged to be responsible for their own musical pathway and develop their own sense of self-worth and self-determination. This has led to the music department becoming a hub of energy within the school.
The visiting brass teacher would be expected to teach pupils of all abilities across the middle school and upper school (years 3-8). They would be expected to prepare the pupils for exams and concert performances.
The school owns a selection of brass instruments available for pupils to hire including trumpets, trombones and a tuba.
About the School
St John’s Beaumont is a Day and Boarding Preparatory School for children aged from 3 to 13 set within 75 acres of established woodland and playing fields adjacent to Windsor Great Park.
This is a very special place to work and to learn. Our pupils are offered every possible opportunity to excel in a wide variety of areas, both academically, but importantly also in the wider curriculum as well. St John’s naturally suits those who are open-minded, spiritual, compassionate but also importantly critical thinkers.
Founded as a Roman Catholic (Jesuit) school, our spiritually and culturally rich tradition informs the qualities we seek to nurture and develop in our pupils, who progress to a range of senior schools such as Charterhouse, Eton, Harrow, Oratory, Stonyhurst, Wellington & Windsor Boys’, with many receiving scholarships.
Our beautiful school buildings were designed in 1888 by John Francis Bentley who rose to fame as the architect of Westminster Cathedral in London. The School enjoys first class facilities including a purpose-built sports centre, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, floodlit tennis courts, a golf putting green and driving range, an indoor swimming pool and over 50 acres of playing fields. St John’s enjoys a strong reputation for sport, with a strong rugby and swimming tradition, as well as cricket, football, golf, and rowing; as well as music and the performing arts.
Person specification
Essential / Desirable
Knowledge
• Knowledge of appropriate repertoire for beginners and young musicians E
• Knowledge of appropriate exam syllabi E
• Demonstrable understanding of school safeguarding protocols and their importance E
Experience
• Experience in working with School age children in an Independent School environment D
• Experience of teaching music in preparation for examinations E
• Professional performing experience D
• Experience of teaching children with mild learning difficulties, as well as gifted and talented children D
Skills & Personal Qualities
• A commitment to personal professional development as well as the development and standing of music within the school E
• To be committed to safeguarding all pupils and complete training in this area E
• To be imaginative and demonstrate flair for teaching E
• To be an excellent communicator, orally and in writing, with pupils, parents and other staff E
• A confident performer with excellent accompaniment skills, able to demonstrate to a very high level E
• Able to manage a busy schedule, prioritising tasks effectively E
• Adaptability and reliability E
Qualifications
• Strong performance qualifications in at least one brass instrument (e.g. grade 8 or equivalent) E
• High qualifications or demonstrable experience on another instrument D
• University or conservatoire degree in music or performance D
• ABRSM teaching diploma or similar qualification (e.g. ARCO)D
Safeguarding
St John’s Beaumont is committed to ensuring the safety of its pupils and as such any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check (including Barred List check) by the (DBS) Disclosing and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people as its number one priority. Robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures operate throughout the School. The School may be required to perform online searches on shortlisted candidates, including social media pages.
Application
Whilst this is a self-employed peripatetic teaching position, the School is required to undertake various checks as part of our safer recruitment practices.
Please contact Miss Francesca Purdie in the Bursar’s office bursarsoffice@sjb.email for an application form.
CLOSING DATE
Monday 7th April at 10.00am
We reserve the right to close the application deadline early, and make an appointment before the closing date.