CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Student-Teacher Programme
We give our graduates an opportunity to extend their music knowledge and performing skills to the next generation - learning the art of teaching; we found that this course has some hidden advantages to our young adult musicians too.
What Skills do they gain?
Through their experience in STP, every student would have grown an important set of skills that will help them both personally and professionally in their future.
Time Management & Organisation
Teaching multiple classes, being punctual, managing their priorities, planning and preparing lessons.
Communication
Learning to communicate with children as young as 5 and with parents, informing them of their child's progress.
Observation & Analysis
Observing a student's repertoire and finding solutions to best teach. Report writing for progress reviews.
Self Confidence
Teaching builds self-esteem in a positive way as they're helping their students learn.
Prerequisites for STP
In order to enroll in this programme, we require that the teachers-to-be are well-prepared and qualified to teach younger students without any difficulties and minimal guidance.
- Must have passed Grade 8 Piano Practical Examination - ABRSM or Trinity College London.
- Theory – Grade 6 level or above - ABRSM.
- Must be over the age of 16.
Three Stages of STP
01
Junior Teacher
Commit to at least 3 hrs/week of teaching and professional development sessions.
After a year (or age of 18), junior teachers will complete the teaching diploma course by Trinity College London - ATCL which requires a commitment of at least 5-8 hrs/week in addition to the teaching and professional development sessions.
02
Intermediate Teacher
Currently with a ACTL Teaching Diploma.
Apply for Institute of Registered Music Teacher NZ (IRMTNZ) with “Student Graduate” status to kick start your teaching career professionally as IRMTNZ will provide the following benefits:
- Mentoring and assistance an IRMTNZ associate
- Be listed as a teacher on the IRMTNZ’s website
- Receive a copy of IRMTNZ journal Ritmico
- Attend seminars, masterclasses and professional development courses run by IRMTNZ branches
- Attend Teacher Training Courses run by the institute.
03
Senior Teacher
Once you've passed every criteria and successfully obtained
the title AIRMT NZ (Associate of Institute of Registered Music Teacher New Zealand), you've reached the final stage of the programme and is given recognition as a Senior Teacher.
the title AIRMT NZ (Associate of Institute of Registered Music Teacher New Zealand), you've reached the final stage of the programme and is given recognition as a Senior Teacher.
How much does it Cost?
The pricing of enrolling in the Student-Teacher Programme is dependent on your past background and the institutions organising the development courses for this programme. See below for more information:
For students graduated Grade 8 from Dorayme Music Tuition Studio Ltd. there is no cost for all the in-studio professional development and training.
For non-Dorayme graduate please contact us – different criteria apply.
External professional development courses – will have a cost depending on the institution organizing the training.
Annual Course Fees applicable when preparing for ATCL Teaching Diploma Course plus the Examination Fees.
