Job Description
Our client are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Percussion Teacher to join their vibrant Music Department from September 2025. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality individual tuition across a range of percussion instruments, including tuned and untuned percussion, and support ensemble work where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one percussion tuition to pupils of varying ages and abilities
• Prepare pupils for ABRSM, Trinity, or Rockschool exams as appropriate
• Support and lead percussion ensembles or sectionals as required
• Contribute to concerts, recitals, and school events
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and lesson planning
• Liaise with the Director of Music regarding pupil progress and scheduling
• Encourage a love of music and performance in all students
Person Specification
Essential:
• Proven experience teaching percussion to young musicians
• Proficiency in a wide range of percussion instruments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• Flexibility and reliability
Desirable:
• Experience working in an independent school setting
• Familiarity with ensemble direction or orchestral playing
• Willingness to contribute to the wider musical life of the school
• Additional Information
• This is a self-employed position; teachers invoice the school directly
• Lessons are typically 30 minutes in duration, scheduled during the school day
• The role may include ensemble coaching or concert participation outside of normal hours
Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom you come into contact; and
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns, including low level concerns, to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their Deputy in a timely manner.
• This post involves significant contact with children and the post holder will be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
Hours and Benefits
• This is a part-time post working term time 34 weeks.
• Contributory pension scheme with APTIS (successful candidates will be auto enrolled after successfully completing 3 months service).
• Fee concessions.
• Free meals during periods of duty, including daily lunches in boarding houses with other staff and pupils.
• Generous membership terms (family and personal) for the College Sports Facility.
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Personal Accident Insurance cover.
Application Process
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 14th July.
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