Music and Arts Job Vacancies
Required for September 2008
The following job postings are required for September 2008 and are on a part-time basis. Applications / CVs must be received before:
22 August 2008.
1) Peripatetic Music Teachers
Kingston Music and Arts Service (KMAS) provides music tuition for pupils who wish to learn an instrument or receive vocal tuition in schools throughout the Borough. In addition, we run centres for those who wish to learn outside of school hours.
Peripatetic teachers (who travel from school to school) are required for September 2008, employed on a part-time basis and contracted for 30 weeks per year. We are currently looking for:
Woodwind teachers
KMAS requires woodwind teachers specialising in instruments including recorder, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon and saxophone.Upper and lower strings teacher
KMAS requires string teachers specialising in instruments including violin, viola, cello and double bass.Vocal teacher
KMAS requires teachers specialising in voice tuition.
2) Wider Opportunities Teachers
Wider opportunities classes in school give children the experience of trying new instruments. We are looking for teachers of strings, woodwind and voice. Positions as class leaders and assistants are available.
3) Flute Choir Conductor - Maternity Cover
The Kingston Flute Choir is an advanced flute group for players of grade 5 standard and above. The group rehearses on Saturday mornings at Coombe Music Centre during term time and work towards concert performances. We are looking for a conductor/director to both maintain the high standard and seek new ways to develop the group.
4) Concert Band Musical Director and Big Band Musical Director
The Kingston Youth Concert Band and Kingston Youth Big Band are the two senior groups in their style of the Kingston Music and Arts Service. Both bands rehearse at Coombe Music Centre on a Saturday morning during term time. Both groups accept members of grade 6 and above and have a high reputation. They have a busy performance schedule in the Borough throughout the year and usually tour each summer.
We are looking for a director to both maintain the high standard and seek new ways to develop both of these groups.
Other Music and Arts Jobs
KMAS is also interested in people who specialise in these areas:
- Dance
- Drama
- Visual art
- Tutors in music technology (to teach all ages).
Please note that suitable jobs for these areas may not be available at this time, however we will hold your CV on file for six months in case a position becomes available.
Making an Application
If you feel you have the necessary skills to join this expanding Service, please send your CV to:
Aine Lark
Acting Head of Kingston Music and Arts Service
37 Fullers Way North
Surbiton
KT6 7LQ
or alternatively send your CV via e-mail to musicandarts@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.