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Visiting Flute Teacher

Part-time, permanent, term time only.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled flute teacher to work across two sites (Chorister School and Durham School) at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, to start at the beginning of the Easter term, January 2027. DCSF occupies two historical sites ten minutes walking distance apart in central Durham. The number of teaching hours can vary, but candidates need to be able to offer at least nine hours per week, either all on one day or split between days as preferred. This role would suit a candidate who has the ability and experience to teach all ages from beginner to advanced (grade 8 +). DCSF educates the Durham Cathedral Choristers and musical expectations and outcomes are high. For the right candidate there will also be the opportunity to be involved in ensemble coaching – at present there is a flute choir that meets on Thursdays.

Information about Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation:

At Chorister School, currently 88% of junior school pupils take at least one weekly music lesson, and in Durham School around 200 music lessons are taught each week. We have a flourishing musical environment, and across both sites we have 25 visiting music teachers. The Chorister School music department’s motto is ‘Inclusion and Excellence’, and we work hard to support pupils with well-attended, motivating and supportive practice sessions scheduled between 3-5 times per day.  Students moving on to Durham School from Year 7 continue to receive instrumental lessons on a large range of instruments and have access to well-resourced music department facilities. In addition to our large orchestra and chapel choir, numerous smaller instrumental ensembles also meet each week to rehearse.  ABRSM examination sessions are busy every term and results are high, with many students achieving distinction. Theory clubs take place weekly and support music students through grade 5 theory and beyond. The departmental staff, VMTs, parents and wider school community work closely to support the pupils and there are a huge range of performance opportunities throughout the year.

Application process:

• Interested candidates should complete a DCSF application form.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to teach two 20 min lessons: to a beginner and an intermediate/advanced student and will also be required to perform a piece of their choice. Interviews will be with the Directors of Music of Chorister School and Durham School.
• Deadline: 9:00am Monday 9^th October with interviews likely to be held in the week beginning Monday 19^th October.

APPLICATION FORM

The Foundation is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any job offer will be made subject to satisfactory checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.

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