Staff Collaborative Pianist
Job title:
Staff Collaborative Pianist
Responsible to:
Director of Music
Reporting to:
Head of Accompaniment
Salary:
Point 8 to point 14 on the Accompanist Scale (£24,376 - £31,534) from September 2023 pay dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities:
- To accompany pupils for concerts, auditions, competitions, and yearly departmental assessments, if appropriate
- To play at masterclasses for all instrumental departments
- To accompany pupils playing in Senior and Prep School assemblies
- To play in local and national television and radio broadcasts for the promotion of the School
- To accompany Associated Board examination entrants
- Arrange rehearsal times with pupils and prepare a piece, as a duo, up to concert standard
- To play for internal instrumental assessments
- To attend lessons with instrumental teachers when preparing an accompaniment for a performance
- To accompany applicants at pre-audition and final audition levels
- Individual practice and preparation of the accompaniment parts
- To play in weekly Performance Classes (in preparation for Lunchtime Concerts, etc). These involve informal discussion and critique about performances
- To teach piano for four hours per week
- To provide registers, reports, assessments and references as required
- To meet on a regular basis with the Head of Accompaniment to plan work schedules
- Any other duties that may arise
This Job Description outlines the duties for the time being of this post to indicate the level of responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.
Promoting Safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you come into contact
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection,
health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person - Be aware of support and ensure equal opportunities for all
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day
Work Location: Office
