Loretto School
Location
Musselburgh, East Lothian | United Kingdom
Job description
Part-Time Woodwind Teacher – Maternity Leave Cover
Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a maternity cover for our Woodwind Teacher within the Junior school and Senior School.
We are looking for a candidate with high expectations of pupils, who will maintain the high grades achieved in recent years while also promoting a love of the subject inside and outside the classroom.
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualities:
• Have suitable academic and practical qualifications
• Have experience teaching woodwind instruments to pupils of all ages
• Have extensive knowledge of music pedagogies
• Be able to teach across a variety of musical styles and genres
• Have experience entering candidates into ABRSM and/or Trinity College, London
• Be passionate about teaching music in a progressive and innovative way
• Be able to nurture musical abilities in pupils of all ages
• Display excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Teach and maintain standards of excellence in GCSE and A-Level pupils
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team dedicated to the care and development of all pupils
• Be computer literate
• Be required to uphold the ethos and traditions of the school
• Appreciate working in a values-driven environment
We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school's ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Terms of the Post
This is a temporary, part-time post to provide maternity leave cover. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role.
Application
If you think that this is the right opportunity for you please send your completed application form and, if you wish, a covering letter to [email protected].
Closing Date: Friday 1 March 2024
The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.
Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.
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