Job Description

Vacancy: Teacher of Lower Strings (self-employed)

Required for: September 2024.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Cello Teacher to join our warm and vibrant Music Department in our Senior School, with the possibility to work in our Preparatory School too. The expectation is 2 hours teaching per week, but this could increase.

Highclare School is a well-established independent day school delivering an outstanding education in a caring and inclusive environment, for pupils aged 2 to 18 years. We aim to nurture and inspire, igniting pupils’ interests throughout their entire school life, so they become well-rounded, confident, and enthusiastic young people, both now and in the future.

Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school essential.

The successful candidate will be self-employed.

For further details, please see Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 26th July 2024

Interview date: TBC. However, we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

How to apply: Applicants are required to complete the Highclare School application form below and provide a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Completed application forms should be returned by email to HR@highclareschool.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).