We are seeking a dynamic and engaging visiting Music Teacher (Piano). The role is to provide high quality tuition to ensure that the School meets its academic objectives and to work closely with other members of staff.Curriculum Content• demonstrate a sound knowledge of and practical skills in Music to effectively stimulate and challenge pupils, and to recognise and address barriers to pupils’ learning specific to the subject being taught.• support pupils’ skills in literacy and numeracy.• appreciate the effectiveness of ICT in learning and teaching.• contribute to the personal and social education of pupils within the School.• with colleagues, plan and prepare coherent teaching programmes and lessons, including homework, which ensure continuity and progression in pupils’ learning.• demonstrate knowledge of the learning process, curriculum issues and child development.• demonstrate a sound knowledge and comply with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.Communication and approaches to teaching and learning• be able to motivate and sustain the interest of all pupils in a class.• explain topics coherently and communicate with pupils clearly and in a stimulating manner.• question pupils effectively, and respond to their questions and support their contribution to discussions.• employ a range of teaching strategies, including use of homework to reinforce and extend work in class, and be able to select strategies appropriate to the subject, topic and pupils’ needs.• select and use, in a considered way, and in a number of different learning and teaching situations, a wide variety of resources.• demonstrate the ability to teach individuals, groups and classes.• set expectations and pace of work which make appropriate demands on all pupils, ensuring that all pupils are effectively challenged.• identify and respond appropriately to pupils with difficulties in learning and recognise when to seek further advice in relation to their specific educational needs.• respond appropriately to cultural, gender, linguistic, religious and social differences, and to disabilities among pupils.• encourage pupils to take initiatives in, and become responsible for, their own learning.• work cooperatively with other professionals and adults in the School.• set an example to pupils in conduct and appearance.• evaluate and justify the approaches taken to learning and teaching.About St LeonardsSt Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
