MiSST SATURDAY MUSIC SCHOOL (WEST LONDON) – VIOLIN / UPPER STRINGS TUTOR

Duties of the Post
1.
Teaching violin lessons
1.1 To teach 1 hour of violin lessons (half-an-hour, paired lessons; 4 students in total)
1.2 To teach using the MiSST methods for learning rhythms and notes on the stave, in
order to ensure consistency of messaging between our Saturday provision and
students’ in-school lessons
1.3 To teach using Vamoosh books to begin with and/or choosing appropriate repertoire
that ensures consistent student progress and engagement
2.
Upper strings orchestral tutoring
2.1 To assist with section matters during rehearsals, alongside our lower strings
teacher
2.2 To resolve problems discretely and keep a general eye on behaviour within the
section
2.3 To play along with the students during full orchestra rehearsals
2.4 To lead sectional rehearsals as and when required
2.5 To fairly decide, alongside the conductor, how the section are seated
2.6 To be enthusiastic, encouraging and empathetic towards our students at all times
3.
Other
3.1 Work with the MiSST Team / SMS Team towards any performances
3.2 Undertake tasks that would be deemed reasonable within the remit of this role

Dates for 2026/27
Autumn Term 19, 26 Sept | 3, 10, 17 Oct | 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov | 5, 12 Dec
Spring Term 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan | 6, 27 Feb | 6, 13, 20 Mar
Summer Term 17, 24 Apr | 8, 15. 22 May | 12, 19, 26 June | 3 July

Location:
Dormers Wells High School Dormer’s Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ