Staff Teacher (Violin) - Application Form

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Staff Teacher (Violin)
Background Information
Diverse teams perform better! We are committed to bringing people of all backgrounds into our team and creating a genuinely inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are actively recruiting amongst two groups that are under-represented in classical music: those with a disability and those with African, Caribbean or Asian heritage. Candidates who identify with either of these groups and meet the minimum criteria for the role will automatically receive an interview. If you identify with either of these groups and would like to inform us please do so using the drop down menu below:
This information will only be used to monitor our recruitment practices and to apply our guaranteed interview scheme.
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The following information will only be used to assess your suitability to work with children and young people, in line with our safeguarding obligations. It will be handled in the strictest confidence and only shared with those involved in the recruitment process. Please note that, as part of our approach to safer recruitment, you will also be provided with a self-disclosure form upon offer of employment that further provides you with the opportunity to tell us anything we should know ahead of your employment related to children's safety and/or your suitability to the role related to children's safety. Your role description should also make it clear the level at which your DBS check may need to be performed.
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If you have a DBS check, what date is it valid from?
Please provide the level of check and whether or not it includes a "barred list" check.
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Please note that, as part of our approach to safer recruitment, you will also be provided with a self-disclosure form upon being shortlisted for interview that further provides you with the opportunity to tell us anything we should know ahead of your employment related to children's safety and/or your suitability to the role related to children's safety.

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Tell us about yourself

Please study the role description. Your covering statement should demonstrate that you are able to meet the requirements of the role and that you understand and are committed to the values of the organisation.
Covering Statement (500 words max).

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Employment History
Please give details of all your previous employment. This should include paid and unpaid employment, work experience and placements. Exact dates of employment must be given. If you have had different posts with the same employer include them separately.

Please indicate reasons for any substantial gaps in employment and full time study and continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Please start with your present employer. If you are not currently in employment please leave blank. We reserve the right to ask about any gaps in employment as part of our approach to safer recruitment related to children's safety.
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Describe the main tasks and responsibilities of your current role and how your experiences in the role have prepared you for the post you are applying for

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Please describe any additional informal learning, training or mentoring not captured in your education history that you feel prepares you for the role

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Your Performance
We would like you to upload a short recording (max. 2-3 minutes) of you performing a piece of music on your main instrument. This could be EITHER a piece you might perform to a group of primary school children as a demonstration of your instrument OR a piece that you might teach a children in primary school who may play the same instrument. We look to expose our children to strong musical role models with great musicality, fluent and high quality sound production and solid technical skills, including posture. You may also choose to briefly introduce your video by telling us why you chose this piece.
Upload your performance here (max. 2-3 minutes)

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Or you may provide a link to the video (this link must not expire for the duration of this recruitment process)

References
Please provide details of two referees that are willing to be contacted once an offer of employment is made. One referee must be your current employer or, if you are currently not working should be your last employer. The other referee can be someone you have worked with in a team (a peer, team member etc). Your references should cover a significant period of work or employment (ideally at least 5 year). If the role you are applying for involves regular contact with children, at least one reference should be abale to comment on your suitability for this.

Please note that, as part of our safer recruitment processes, we will also ask your referees whether there are any reasons why your employment may put our children, young people or reputation at risk. This will include questions on any substantiated allegations, sanctions disciplinary action taken against you relating to children's safety, or ongoing investigations regarding children's safety, and we reserve the right to investigate any concerns raised further if needed.

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I confirm that I am happy to provide these two references (including my recent employer) that will be contacted by Music Masters if/only once a role has been offered and accepted and that this may include questions regarding any concerns for children's safety.

Privacy Statement & Data Processing
We collect the information in this form to assess your suitability for the role you are applying for, to carry out our safer recruitment checks, and, if successful, to prepare your employment contract.

Some of the information you provide may be special category data (for example, diversity information or safeguarding disclosures). We will process this with your explicit consent or, where relevant, to comply with our legal obligations.

Your information will be stored securely, only shared with those involved in the recruitment process, and processed in line with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy. You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
I confirm that the information I have provided in this application is accurate and complete. Providing false information is an offence and could result in a rejection of the application, or summary dismissal if selected, or a referral to the police.
I give my explicit consent for Music Masters to process my personal data, including special category data where relevant, for the purposes of recruitment and, if successful, employment, in accordance with UK GDPR.
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Background Information

Tell us about yourself

Employment History

Education and training

Your Performance

References

Privacy Statement & Data Processing