MiSST SATURDAY MUSIC SCHOOL (WEST LONDON) – FRENCH HORN & TRUMPET TEACHER

Duties of the Post
1.
Teaching french horn and trumpet lessons
1.1 In Year 1, to teach 1 hour of french horn lessons and 1.5 hours of trumpet lessons
each week – half-an-hour, paired lessons; 10 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 (trumpet) to begin with and/or choosing appropriate
repertoire/other books that ensures consistent student progress and engagement
2.
Brass orchestral tutoring (Year 2 onwards)
2.1 To assist with section matters during rehearsals
2.2 To resolve problems discretely and keep a general eye on behaviour within the
section
2.3 Two 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 2025/26
Autumn Term 20, 27 Sept | 4, 11, 18 Oct | 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov | 6 Dec
Spring Term 10, 17, 24, 31 Jan | 7, 28 Feb | 7, 14, 21 Mar
Summer Term 18, 25 Apr | 9, 16 May | 6, 13, 20, 27 June | 4 July

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