Sarah W B Jones B.A. (Hons) PGCE FISM
07963 181582 | sarah@sarahwbetty.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An experienced and keen individual with a passion for the arts who works well under pressure and is a committed team player. Possesses strong leadership, management and communication skills and is adept at prioritising demands and meeting deadlines. Inventive and adaptable to change ensuring all learners are motivated to reach their full potential whilst gaining an understanding of music disciplines through active participation and enjoyment. 100% ABRSM/Trinity practical and theory examination pass rate.
CAREER HISTORY
1987 – 1997 Gwent Music Support Service: Peripatetic Brass/Class Music Teacher
1997 – 2001 Private Music Teacher
2001 – 2014 Gwent Music Support Service: Peripatetic Brass/Steel Pan/Piano/Theory Teacher
2002 – 2010 Rougemont School Newport: Infant School Music Co-ordinator
2011 – 2015 Bridgend Music Service: Peripatetic Brass/Samba Teacher
2015 – 2016 Somerset Music Service: Whole Class Ensemble Teacher
2016 – 2022 Merthyr Tydfil Music Service: Head of Music & Peripatetic Brass/Class Music Teacher
2020 – 2023 Christ College Brecon: VMT French Horn
2020 – present Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama: Junior Conservatoire Assistant/Cover Tutor
2021 – present Musical Director Pontnewydd Male Choir
2022 – present Freelance Brass and Curriculum Music Teacher
2023 – present Musical Director City of Newport Male Choir
2023 – present Freelance Trainer for Charanga
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
French Horn player
Conductor/Musical Director
Trinity Arts Award Adviser
Team Management
Safeguarding Level 3
First Aid
Prevent
Welsh Language
TEFL
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
NASUWT 1987
Incorporated Society of Musicians 1989 (FISM)
EWC 2015
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Live music and theatre
Gardening
Sewing
Learning Spanish and Italian
REFEREES
Professional: Mr Chris Turner Cerdd Gwent Music
chris.turner@newport.gov.uk
Personal: Mr Jeff Davies
jefdavies@btinternet.com