The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to appoint a piano teacher for August 2024 to join our thriving Music department, engaged on a self-employed basis. We anticipate having up to four days’ worth of piano pupils. There would also be the opportunity for accompanying rehearsals, exams and concerts. This is paid by the school at an hourly rate. It is possible for the role to be shared between multiple people.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, well-qualified graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and experience. The successful candidate should have experience of teaching piano to pupils at primary and secondary school level. Experience of teaching ABRSM or TCL exam syllabuses is desirable. For the accompanying work, excellent sight-reading and experience of accompanying choirs is desirable.
Individual lessons are currently charged to parents at the school rate of £22.50 for a 30-minute lesson in the Junior School and £30 for a 40-minute lesson in the Senior School. Pupils expect to receive a minimum of 30 lessons a year, and extra lessons can be arranged in agreement with the parent. Accompanying is paid at the same rate of £45 an hour.
Interviews are likely to be held on 23rd or 24th May 2024.
Conditions of Appointment
The appointment will be subject to interview and audition, satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications.
Child Protection
The Edinburgh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and PVG Disclosure Scotland.
Equal Opportunities
The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for this post from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, race or sexual orientation.
Enquiries
Any enquiries should be addressed to the Head of HR at:
humanresources@edinburghacademy.org.uk
Main Responsibilities
Provide weekly individual piano lessons as directed by the Director of Music in the Senior School and the Head of Music in the Junior School.
Give regular, informative feedback to students on their progress, and complete an annual written report for parents.
Support SQA and other exam candidates as required.
Contribute to school and external performances as required.
Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Follow the guidelines and expectations of the Music Department
The Ideal Candidate
Is an outstanding performing practitioner.
Has proven success in teaching piano to children and young people.
Has thorough knowledge of repertoire, including that required for ABRSM/TCL exams
Is a prompt and effective communicator, in person and by email.
Has excellent organisational skills.
About the school/organisationThe Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
