Salary
£51 per hour
Frequency
Hourly
Job Reference
eton/TP/40245/1230
Contract Type
Term Time, Part Time
Working Hours
6
Closing Date
01 June, 2025
Job Category
Teaching
Business Unit
Music
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
23 May, 2025

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience of teaching 13-18 year old pupils at advanced level.
• A passion for violin teaching and knowledge of repertoire and exam material
• A professional music degree from a recognised conservatoire or university, or equivalent experience.
• That you are an outstanding violin player or teacher with thorough knowledge of the solo repertoire.
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exemplary written communication skills and excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents.

In addition to your experience, the role may be for you if:

• You are positive, enthusiastic, and flexible with a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude;
• You are a ‘team’ player with ability to work flexibly within the framework of a school as part of a team;
• You have the ability to adapt to changing situations;
• You are able to work evenings and weekends by arrangement;
• You show a proven commitment to professional development.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

ROLE INTRODUCTION

Eton College is seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Teacher of Violin to work as part of the team of 80 Visiting Music Teachers. Eton has a busy instrumental and choral programme including four orchestras and several chamber music groups, masterclasses with distinguished guest artists, solo recitals, a concerto competition and four string competitions every year. The post holder will be required to teach and inspire violin playing across the 13-18 age range (including some of our most advanced violinists), to encourage practice and to enable technical and musical development.
We are seeking a violinist with a passion for teaching who will complete a team of 17 string teachers led by the Head of Strings and Chamber Music. Inspiring and challenging pupils to achieve their best is a prerequisite for this post. The post holder should be able to cater for the technical and musical development of violinists of all abilities up to post-Diploma level, ensuring an excellent set up on the instrument, preparation for performances, competitions, exams and Music College entrance. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Visiting Music Teachers are expected to conform to the administrative and reporting procedures of the school and to be supportive of the activities of the department. Additionally, we would welcome a willingness to engage with occasional orchestral sectional rehearsals if suited to the skills of the candidate.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To teach 30 individual violin lessons per year (per pupil) to pupils across the 13-18 age range (including advanced violinists) and oversee their technical and musical progress in preparation for performances, exams, competitions etc.
• To inspire and monitor pupils’ practice and report on their progress.
• To organise weekly lessons with the students and engage in a reasonable level of flexibility and communication between lessons regarding timetabling.
• To report pupils’ absences in accordance with departmental procedures.
• To engage with occasional orchestral coaching if suited to the skills of the candidate.
• To attend the annual VMT department meeting and sign up.
• To meet all administrative and reporting deadlines.
• All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
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• Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’.

• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience of teaching 13-18 year old pupils at advanced level.
• A passion for violin teaching and knowledge of repertoire and exam material
• A professional music degree from a recognised conservatoire or university, or equivalent experience.
• That you are an outstanding violin player or teacher with thorough knowledge of the solo repertoire.
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exemplary written communication skills and excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents

In addition to your experience, the role may be for you if:

• You are positive, enthusiastic, and flexible with a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude;
• You are a ‘team’ player with ability to work flexibly within the framework of a school as part of a team;
• You have the ability to adapt to changing situations;
• You are able to work evenings and weekends by arrangement;
• You show a proven commitment to professional development