Peripatetic Piano Teacher

Peripatetic Piano Teacher

Trinity Academy - a music specialist school

Responsible to: Head of Music and the Performing Arts

Salary: £36ph 

Start date: w/c 3rd June 2024 (some flexibility over exact days) OR 1st September 2024

Trinity Academy is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for a highly motivated, professional and well qualified Peripatetic Piano teacher and leader to join us in our mission.

We are a music specialist school which means:

• 10% of our students gain entrance to the school through a music aptitude test
• All year 7 students are offered a free instrument and heavily discounted lessons
• All year 7 and 8 students sing in a weekly choir
• Key Stage 3 students receive 2 weekly 50 minute lessons
• A third of our students have instrumental/vocal lessons
• Complete support from the Headteacher, the Leadership team and the Trust in prioritising music

Applicants should hold the equivalent of teaching diploma, Conservatoire/University performance degree qualification or have a proven track record of excellence.

This is a self-employed position with approximately 9 hours work per week at a rate of £36 per hour. The work will expand as the Cathedral Schools Trust grows.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is establishing a new school as we enter our fifth year whilst planning the opening of our Sixth Form in 2024. 

If you would like to find out more about the school including FAQs, please visit the school website. 

Please note that we will only consider online applications and will not consider CVs so please ensure that your supporting statement on the application meets the requirements of the person specification. 

Closing date: 22nd April 2024

Interviews: 7th May 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

Due to the high levels of applications for roles at Trinity, we are unable to register receipt of applications. Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.  

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.  

We are a life-friendly school and support our employees in achieving a balance in life and meeting their commitments beyond school.

We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.