Peripatetic Teacher of Voice

Job Description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Peripatetic Music Teacher of Voice, to bring out students’ abilities through identifying areas for development and implementing appropriate strategies to realise their full potential.

● To liaise with the Head of Creative Faculty to ensure plans are appropriate and all needs and expectations are met. 

● Plan, prepare and deliver engaging individual instrumental lessons.

● Teach and deliver individual/small group music sessions and activities, ensuring effective learning takes place and students make excellent progress.

● Provide feedback and give advice on student performance and skills.

● Research and implement good practice of innovative and successful instrumental teaching.

● Prepare students for performances, examinations and auditions, as appropriate.

● Work with students to use music as a means of personal and social development.

● Encourage and engage students across all year groups to participate in the vibrant Performing Arts extra curricular music opportunities.

● Act as a music and learning role model, gaining the trust and respect of the people you work with.

● Communicate positively and warmly with the Head of School, music teachers and other teaching staff, as well as students and parents, as appropriate.

● Attend and participate in school concerts, performances, events and assemblies when required and relevant

● Contribute to whole school music events throughout the year.

● Undertake other duties and responsibilities which may be required from time to time.

● Ensure you adhere to health and safety standards and work within school safeguarding requirements.

Claremont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

● To undertake such other duties as the Vice Principal and Principal may reasonably request.

● To contribute to the co-curricular life of Claremont School.

● To continue the roles outlined in this job description to the highest level.

● Substantial and successful peripatetic instrumental teaching experience

● Performance experience (solo or ensemble)

● High level of personal skill in and passion for music teaching and innovation

● Interest in individualised lesson design and a determined attitude towards progress

● A thorough knowledge and understanding of peripatetic instrumental teaching

● Ability to be a good team player

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet performance deadlines

At ISP, we put learners and learning first. 

Claremont School is an independent day and boarding school. The Nursery and the Prep School are based in St Leonards on Sea, and the Senior School is located in Bodiam, East Sussex. The school is nonselective and welcomes children and young people from a large catchment area spanning 25 miles. In addition, approximately one third of the students in the Senior School are international boarders.

Children join Claremont aged 2, and the school offers a British curriculum throughout with GCSEs and iGCSEs at KS4, and A Level and Btecs at KS5. In addition, the school delivers outstanding programmes in Performing Arts (winning an award for outstanding School for Performing Arts in 2021) and in football where students can join the Football academy and look to become professional players.

Results and value-added at Claremont are outstanding, with Senior School results beating national averages year on year, as well as more local independent selective schools. We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that can forge successful careers and lives, in a rapidly changing world. Claremont aims to be the "School of Choice" for the local area and supports its young people to excel in all that they do in a safe and inspiring environment.

Claremont School is also part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group. ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and operators who have worked together over many years. ISP’s growing group of independent schools are located across five continents, including in the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, India, Morocco, Brazil, Vietnam, Thailand, Switzerland, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, educating children and students from 2–18 years of age. ISP has now expanded to 116 schools that employ over 10,000 staff and deliver multiple curricula to over 80,000 students located across the globe. Being part of this learning community provides unique opportunities for both students and staff at Claremont.

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.