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 attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13               
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre             
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme        
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees               
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.

 NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.