Sarah Jones

Sarah W Betty BA (Hons) PGCE 07963 181582 | sarahwbetty@gmail.com PERSONAL STATEMENT An experienced musician and teacher with a passion for the arts, works well under pressure and is a committed team player. Possesses strong leadership, management and communication skills being adept at prioritising demands and meeting deadlines. Inventive and adaptable to change, ensuring learners of all ages are motivated to reach their full potential, whilst gaining an understanding of musical disciplines through enjoyable, active participation. 100% exam pass rate since 1987. Accomplished Male Choir Musical Director for over 20 years. CAREER HISTORY 1987 – 1997 Gwent Music Service: Brass Teacher 1997 – 2001 Private Music Teacher: Brass and Piano 2001 – 2014 Gwent Music Service: Music Teacher 2002 – 2010 Rougemont School Newport: Infant School Music Co-ordinator 2011 – 2015 Bridgend Music Service: Music Teacher 2015 – 2016 Somerset Music: Music Teacher 2016 – 2022 Merthyr Tydfil Music Service: Head of Service 2020 – 2023 Christ College Brecon: VMT French Horn 2020 – 2024 RWCMD: Junior Conservatoire Assistant/Cover 2022 – 2023 Bridgend Music Service: Music Teacher 2022 – present Gwent Music Service: Music Teacher 2023 – present Torfaen Music: Music Teacher 2023 – present Charanga Associate Trainer 2023 – 2025 Education Supply Pool: Music Teacher 2024 – 2025 Somerset Music: Brass Teacher EDUCATION Bath College of H.E. Sept 1983 ‐ July 1986 B.A. (Hons) Music (II/i) (Bath University) Cardiff University Sept 1986 ‐ July 1987 P.G.C.E. Secondary Music SKILLS & TRAINING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS French Horn NASUWT 1987 Piano ISM 1989 (FISM) Conductor/Musical Director EWC 2015 Trinity Arts Award Adviser Musicians’ Union 2024 Safeguarding Licensed Chaperone HOBBIES & INTERESTS Live music and theatre, gardening, sewing, languages REFEREES Details available on request