ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS LONDON

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE Peripatetic Musical Theatre Singing Teacher

IMMEDIATELY RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Singing

JOB START September 2019

WORK PATTERN: Part time (two to three days per week

depending on student uptake)

INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL

We are committed to fully developing the academic, vocational and personal potential of our
pupils and we strive to ensure that our curriculum is modelled on current best practice. We
believe that the balance of academic study, creative arts training and performance
opportunities helps to develop self-discipline together with a strong sense of responsibility.
Our pupils and staff relish challenges and work tirelessly to achieve the very highest
standards. Small class sizes and a staff of well-qualified, specialist teachers and
practitioners underpin the excellent approach to the process of learning at all stages.

The school has a long history of success – with its pupils going on to study at Musical
Theatre at LAMDA and ArtsEd, Rambert, RADA, The National Film and Television School,
NYU and other prestigious institutions. The Arts Educational Schools London is not a 'stage
school,' for it has always prided itself on producing a first class education in which the
performing arts play a central role. Our emphasis is on teaching the whole person, not
merely the fostering of professional talent.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The general aim of this post is to sustain and improve the quality of training and education
that is offered to the pupils in the school.

The principle responsibilities of this post are:

 To coach BTEC Musical Theatre students in singing technique and repertoire in

support of their musical theatre training.

 To support students through singing auditions for HE courses.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:

 Grade 8 piano or equivalent standard

Skills:

 An efficient and effective teacher with evidence of first class teaching skills.
 Excellent keyboard skills. Sight reading is essential.
 The ability to identify and solve vocal technique problems.
 The ability to teach acting through song.

Knowledge:

 An excellent knowledge of Musical Theatre repertoire from 1920 to present day.

 A range of teaching pedagogy and strategies relevant to the teaching of the subject.
 An excellent knowledge of Musical genres including Musical Theatre.
 An excellent understanding of vocal anatomy, vocal technique and and suitable vocal
repertoire for sixth form students.
 A knowledge of the requirements for auditions for UK and overseas HE Musical
Theatre courses.
 Familiarity with current best practice.

Experience:

 Relevant teaching experience of 16-18 year-olds.

 Experience of teaching in a specialist performing arts school or college.
 Practical industry experience in Musical Theatre.
 Experience in musical directing is desirable but not essential.

Personal Qualities:

 The ability to inspire in pupils a love of the subject and the desire to reach the highest
possible standards.
 A commitment to the broad education of children.
 The ability to challenge students of a high standard and to nurture those who are less
confident.
 The competence, stamina and professionalism necessary to discharge all
professional duties effectively.
 Enthusiasm for the work in this specialist school.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Clean Criminal Records Bureau file.

GENERAL DUTIES

 To teach one to one singing lessons

 To maintain and monitor appropriate records of pupils’ learning and achievements.
 To maintain communication with the Head of Signing, Head of Music and Head of
Musical Theatre.
 To write reports and respond to parents’ enquiries.
 To implement the school’s agreed policies.
 To attend meetings as appropriate.
 To ensure that health and safety issues are properly understood and procedures
followed effectively and consistently.
 To meet all deadlines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the
Arts Educational Schools London Equal Opportunities Policies.
 The post holder must accept responsibility for ensuring that the policies and
procedures relating to Health and Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times.
 The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by
other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
 The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the non-
smoking environment of the school.
 The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to
undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the
post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line
with the needs of the post and the school. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure
they are an accurate representation of the post.

APPLICATIONS

All applicants must provide:

a) Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available to download from the TES website)
b) A letter of application clearly outlining your suitability for the post based on the
particular requirements outlined in the Job Description; please include examples
where appropriate.

Please return the completed application form to:

Mrs Cheryl Jarman

HR Manager
Arts Educational Schools London
14 Bath Road
Chiswick
London W4 1LY

cjarman@artsed.co.uk

All applications must be received by Friday 19th April 2019 (9am)

Interview date TBC

The interview process will involve teaching a class and leading a vocal ensemble rehearsal.
It is hoped that the appointed person will take up the post from September 2019