Inspiring singing teacher required, Saturday mornings, 9.45pm – 1pm, 36 weeks per year.
Job Summary
- Deliver warm ups, cool downs and teaching sessions to students of different ages and levels of ability (between 6-18 years).
- To have a wide range of knowledge in Musical Theatre, contemporary music, drama and current trends such as ‘The X Factor’, ‘Glee’ etc. This may not be to your taste but it will be to the taste of the majority of children and young people you teach so it is up to you to keep ‘hot topics’ in your repertoire and adapt these songs so young people can sing them.
- Understand how young voices work and have a knowledge of healthy vocal technique and how this applies to children and young people (or be willing to be trained in this area)
- Ability to play the piano/keyboard confidently and to provide appropriate materials where necessary, such as sheet music, lyrics and suitable backing tracks. You are responsible for providing this for every student. If using backing tracks you must ensure you have ‘back up copies’ and equipment to do this. A piano or keyboard is standard at all premises.
- To plan engaging and fun lessons well in advance.
- You MUST be able to ‘stage’ pieces
- Where necessary be able to offer individual coaching and advice to students in the area of singing.
- To prepare songs in popular music and musical theatre pieces for various productions and shows.
- To prepare students for singing examinations.
- To write student reports
About Footlights
They offer high quality training to 7 -18 year old participants, they are a multi award winning stage school and have been established for 14 years.
They are searching for the best, inspirational, diverse SINGING tutors. Must have skills in teaching to a non singer right up to the most confident singers!
See their website here.