Part-time, Self-employed, Visiting music teacher (flute)
Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. The school is looking to appoint a part-time, self-employed, visiting music teacher (VMT) and is seeking well-qualified and enthusiastic applicants to teach in this thriving department.
Applicants will have appropriate instrumental experience, have knowledge of technique for the flute, appropriate understanding of the theory of music and have experience of working with young people of all abilities.
Our music department has an outstanding reputation and offers specialist classrooms, 18 practice rooms, and a concert hall. There is a rich annual programme of contemporary and classical concerts, at school and throughout the region, enabling pupils of all ages to experience the thrill of live performance of both established works and their own compositions.We enjoy regular performances at Exeter Cathedral and a number of local churches in our full programme of annual musical events., amounting to over 20 concerts per year. It is expected that VMTs will play an active role in preparing their pupils for these events.
The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Monday 12 May 2025. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the role before the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is found. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. To arrange a discussion about the role please contact hr@exeterschool.org.uk.
Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Specific qualifications, experience and/or training should be made clear on your application, and all will be advantageous in the application process. The school is willing to provide access to training courses for the successful candidate.