Teaching Job
London, United Kingdom
Posted: 25 Sep 2024
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
CYM Head of Wind and Brass
(part-time)
Organisation Summary:
The Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a Centre for Advanced Training under the Department for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, CYM is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition in London. Our Saturday school and holiday courses offer a sustained and progressive route from the early stages of learning through to music college entrance. Children start on our primary years programme (age 5 upwards) progressing to the Full Programme (aged 8 to 18).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational musician and educator to join CYM as the Head of Wind and Brass.
Role Summary:
Heads of Department play a pivotal role at CYM, providing leadership within their department and contributing to the Centre’s broader development and success. They are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, maintaining high standards of teaching, and ensuring students make excellent progress. As part of their timetable they also teach, leading by example and demonstrating best practices. Additionally, they oversee departmental resources and foster strong relationships with parents, students, and staff, addressing issues as needed to maintain a positive and productive environment.
The Head of Wind and Brass will also manage and oversee the delivery of selected CYM holiday and enrichment activities, with specific responsibilities to be determined annually.
• Outline of essential requirements
The ideal candidate will be an inspirational and experienced teacher, with in-depth knowledge of wind and brass instruments and pedagogy. They will have a proven track record in ensemble leadership and/or teaching students of varying ages and abilities.
The Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a Centre for Advanced Training under the Department for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, CYM is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition in London. Our Saturday school and holiday courses offer a sustained and progressive route from the early stages of learning through to music college entrance. Children start on our primary years programme (age 5 upwards) progressing to the Full Programme (aged 8 to 18).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational musician and educator to join CYM as the Head of Wind and Brass.
Role Summary:
Heads of Department play a pivotal role at CYM, providing leadership within their department and contributing to the Centre’s broader development and success. They are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, maintaining high standards of teaching, and ensuring students make excellent progress. As part of their timetable they also teach, leading by example and demonstrating best practices. Additionally, they oversee departmental resources and foster strong relationships with parents, students, and staff, addressing issues as needed to maintain a positive and productive environment.
The Head of Wind and Brass will also manage and oversee the delivery of selected CYM holiday and enrichment activities, with specific responsibilities to be determined annually.
• Outline of essential requirements
The ideal candidate will be an inspirational and experienced teacher, with in-depth knowledge of wind and brass instruments and pedagogy. They will have a proven track record in ensemble leadership and/or teaching students of varying ages and abilities.
Closing date: 16 Oct 2024
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