Appointment of Visiting Music Teacher (Double Bass)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an exceptional Visiting Music Teacher (Double Bass), starting in April 2025. Visiting Music Teachers work under the guidance of the Director of Music, assisted by the Heads of Faculty and Music Administrator to provide the best possible instrumental tuition and to promote musical activity throughout the College.
Music has been central to life at Winchester ever since its foundation in 1382 when William of Wykeham made provision for 16 choirboys, Quiristers, who still provide the treble line for the Chapel Choir. The Music Department is now one of the leading departments in the country, offering outstanding opportunities to musical pupils.
Music is an important activity in the lives of most Wykehamists: well over half of the pupils learn an instrument, while many learn two or three. There are over 600 individual instrumental lessons given each week by visiting staff of over 50 specialist teachers as well as eight highly experienced full-time staff. Pupils can study music at IGCSE and A-level, and many go on to read music at university.
Diversity and Inclusion
Winchester College is a truly international community that celebrates everyone’s individuality, talents and potential and offers regular training and career development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees.
Safeguarding
Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.
Further information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rafael Bolivar, Head of Strings, rlb@wincoll.ac.uk
The hourly rate for this position is £52.13 excluding any pension deduction. It is a zero hours position, and the postholder will be offered work when it is available; the amount of work offered may vary. Benefits include access to on-site sports facilities and free staff lunches on days worked during term-time.
Closing date for applications: 09.00 on Monday 24 February 2025.
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.
* Online interviews: 28 February
* In person interviews: Thursday 6 March 2025
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