Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Independent School Salary + Specialist Arts Allowance
A highly respected co-educational independent day and boarding school in Winchester is seeking a dynamic Music Teacher, ideally an Early Career Teacher, to launch their career or bring fresh energy to their Performing Arts faculty from September 2025. With a culture that blends academic excellence with artistic flair, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the musical journey of talented students.
About the School
Set in elegant historic grounds, the school places equal emphasis on pastoral care, traditional scholarship, and artistic exploration. Music is central to school life, woven into school services, productions, concerts, and cultural partnerships. Students benefit from diverse musical experiences ranging from choral ensembles to contemporary composition.
Music Department Highlights
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Acoustically designed music building with a 200-seat recital hall, ensemble rooms, and recording facilities
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Peripatetic staff deliver over 400 individual and small-group lessons per week
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More than 30 performing ensembles, including chamber groups, orchestras, and world music ensembles
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Active Music Scholar and Young Musician programmes offering merit and scholarship
Your Role
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Deliver high-quality classroom Music lessons for Years 7–11, with optional Sixth Form involvement
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Direct and support ensembles, lead school concerts, musicals, and chapel services
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Provide instrumental or vocal tuition as part of the peripatetic programme
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Prepare students for ABRSM/Trinity exams and auditions for musical scholarships
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Assist in departmental curriculum development, outreach concerts, and workshop delivery
Ideal Candidate
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Music degree with QTS or PGCE (or due for QTS by July 2025)
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Proficiency in at least one instrument or voice, preferably with ensemble directing experience
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Familiarity with music technology (Sibelius, Logic, DAWs) and teaching across genres
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Collaborative, organised, and passionate about nurturing musical excellence
Why Join?
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Be part of a school that places Music at the heart of its ethos
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Teach in world-class facilities with strong collegial support
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Access outstanding CPD and dedicated mentor programmes
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Inspire musically gifted students in a nurturing, academically rigorous environment