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Peripatetic Music Instructor Required – Flute Specialist
To start January 2026
Term Time Only
We are looking for a flute specialist to teach and support students with instrumental lessons at Hinchley Wood School. A passion for music is required, together with excellent teaching and organisational skills and the vision to develop music teaching within the school.
Hinchley Wood School is an inclusive and high achieving school in Esher, Surrey, celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. We are one of the top 200 performing schools in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs, and highly sought after with 1,400 students on roll including 300 in our Sixth form.
All students are able to access instrumental/singing lessons, and currently over 179 students participate. In addition, we would be keen for this individual to develop our partnership with Hinchley Wood Primary School, with a view to encouraging take up of music lessons from an earlier age.
For information, all our instructors are self-employed and organise their own timetables and invoice parents/carers directly. Our Music Coordinator provides support in school and is a central point of contact for students/parents and instructors.
The Music Department is a vibrant and exciting place with excellent facilities. It is accommodated in a purpose built suite, comprising 2 main classrooms, a music ICT room with 20 Apple Mac computers, a 24-track recording studio and 8 practice rooms.
If you require anything further or would like to visit us prior to applying please contact HR. Contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date for applications: 13th October 2025 (9am)
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th October
Early enquiries and applications encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert deadline.
Safeguarding Statement
Hinchley Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check.