Teacher of Singing (Popular Music and Musical Theatre)

Please download an application form from our website and submit with a covering letter to recruitment@purcell-school.org
CVs will not be accepted.

We are seeking a dynamic Singing teacher with specialisms in Popular Music, Musical Theatre and Vocal Technique training, who is passionate about contributing skill, experience and energy. You will join the School’s Commercial and Popular Music department, teaching first and second study students - all of whom are likely to progress to top conservatoires and universities in the UK and abroad.

You should have the ability to develop and maintain warm, respectful and valued rapport with young people, whilst understanding the professional boundaries that must exist between staff and students. You should provide a positive role model, demonstrating self-motivation and mature interpersonal skills. You will be an accomplished performer and session musician, and have experience of working with musically gifted young people in an academic or musical environment.

You will play an active role in promoting the school in support of a strategy to recruit students. You will have effective communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to deal with students, parents and staff across the whole school. You will be expected to maintain high personal and professional standards, including recognition of the confidentiality issues impacting upon work in a school. You must be able to demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding and child protection legislation and issues, and will be expected to uphold a full commitment to the best safeguarding practice.

The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Full responsibilities of the role can be found on our website.

Closing date 9am on Monday 1st July. The School reserves the right to appoint a candidate or withdraw the post before the closing date for app