Instrumental MUSIC TEACHER – Violin
Start date: 1 SEPTEMBER 2025
Salary: M4 (Fixed Point)
Hours of work: 1 day per week
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic VIOLIN teacher to join our Primary Music department from 1 September 2025. The number of hours is dependent on the number of students but is currently equivalent to 1 day per week during term time. The successful applicant will be working with primary school aged students and be required to prepare them for ABRSM and Trinity examinations. The school’s aim is ‘Excellence for All’ and the trustees wish to appoint candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school.
DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its journey as a school is important to us. For example:
- In February 2011 we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading Edge School.
- In August 2011, we converted to Academy status.
- In 2012 we began our development as an All Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013.
- In summer 2013 our £20 million BSF programme was completed.
- In October 2014 we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted.
- In 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.
- In September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary school in January 2019.
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon, 05 June 2025
Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students.
An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.
JOB DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER (Violin)
- Responsible to: Director of Learning for Music
- Service: Term time only (Weekly hours are dependent on number of students)
- Working day: Monday
- Salary: M4 (c£10,530 p/a incl of LW)
Overall Responsibility
To teach singing or musical instruments as required by the Teacher in Charge of Instrumental Music and the Director of Music in group and individual settings.
Direct ensembles and support with the primary orchestra as directed by the Teacher in Charge of Instrumental Music and the Director of Music.
To encourage students to gain musical knowledge and skills through learning in lessons and through the experience of group music making.
To foster the self-discipline and social skills necessary for music making.
To enrich the education of each student through the provision of appropriate musical experiences and to provide skills that will serve the student for future music making, be it for leisure or professional purposes.
To inspire a lifelong love and enjoyment of classical and other musical genres.
Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.