Instrumental Music Teacher - Violin

Instrumental MUSIC TEACHER – Violin

Location: Dunraven School

Start date: 5 JANUARY 2026

Salary: M4 - Fixed Point

Hours of work: 2 days per week during term time (final working hours tbc)

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic violin teacher to join our Music Department at Dunraven School Secondary Phase from 5 January 2026. The number of hours is dependent on the number of students, but is currently equivalent to 2 days per week during term time. The successful applicant will be working with secondary school aged students and be required to prepare them for ABRSM and/or TCL examinations. The school’s ethos is ‘Excellence for All’ and the trustees wish to appoint candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its journey as a school is important to us. For example:

• In February 2011 we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading Edge School.
• In August 2011, we converted to Academy status.
• In 2012 we began our development as an All Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013.
• In summer 2013 our £20 million BSF programme was completed.
• In 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.
• In 2018, the Dunraven Educational Trust began working in partnership with two primary schools. Van Gogh Primary joined the Trust on 1 September 2018 and was followed by Goldfinch in January 2019. We were joined by Rosendale Primary and The Elmgreen School in September 2022.
• In April 2023 under the new Ofsted framework we were judged as a good school with outstanding features, including Personal Development and the Sixth Form

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the leadership and management of a staff who are hard working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);
• clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;
• a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);
• excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Further details about the post and how to apply can be found on our careers page on eteach. We look forward to receiving your application

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 26 November 2025 with interviews to follow thereafter.

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students.

An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.

Shortlisted applicants will be given a tour of the school site on the day. Pre-visits can be arranged by appointment only, please contact the school if you wish to do so. These do not form part of the selection process.

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is a condition of employment for all employees.

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Music is a universal art in which all students can participate and from which they gain enjoyment, regardless of ability or experience. The aim of Dunraven Music department is to provide a stimulating, thorough and engaging music education to all students at Dunraven School, and to provide opportunities for students to progress in Music through composition, performance and understanding of musical theory and history.

All Key Stage 3 students receive one music lesson a week in year 7 through to year 9 and then have the option to continue their study at GCSE and A level. Many Dunraven students choose to go on to study music at GCSE level, with some also opting to pursue A level and degree courses in Music and Music Technology.

Dunraven provides a high standard of instrumental tuition, with over 200 students in the secondary phase and over 100 students in the primary phase taking weekly instrumental lessons on a wide range of instruments - with many of these taking external examinations each term. A significant number of Dunraven instrumentalists choose to continue with their instrumental studies beyond Grade 6.

There is a flourishing programme of extra-curricular opportunities which students from all year groups are encouraged to attend, as well as regular visits and performance opportunities. The strong team of instrumental teachers at the school take an active role in the musical life of the students, with many leading instrumental ensembles and supporting concerts and visits.

Above all, we aim to foster an enjoyment of music appreciation, creativity and an awareness of the importance of music in all cultures and communities.