About this role
Forest has a thriving Music Department with around 35 Visiting Music Staff. Over 600 individual lessons are taught each week and there is a busy schedule of concerts and recitals featuring numerous ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Big Band and chamber music. Additionally, the annual House Music Competition and regular Live Lounge performances feature a large number of contemporary pop and rock groups. In the Senior School, the Endangered Instruments Scheme offers one year of free lessons to Year 7 pupils on a variety of instruments deemed rare. There are currently over 200 students learning the Piano at Forest, from Reception to Year 13, and pianists feature prominently in numerous events in the school.
There are currently roughly three days of teaching available, covering around 20 students, for a suitably qualified and inspirational teacher of piano. The Visiting Teacher of Piano will teach one-to-one lessons to our pupils across the age range of the School. They will be able to teach stimulating and challenging lessons that bring out the best in pupils at any stage of their musical development. This includes beginner level to the most advanced students who wish to pursue musical studies upon leaving Forest. They will be confident in teaching a variety of styles as well as having a keen eye to develop healthy technique and practice habits. They will prepare their students to take practical exams with an appropriate awarding body and support them in their ensemble participation.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
Generous CPD budget
Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children atten