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Location: Haberdashers' Monmouth School, Monmouthshire, UK
Start Date: 1 September 2026
The Opportunity
Haberdashers' Monmouth School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic French Horn Teacher for September 2026 to teach approximately 5 students at varying levels.
Peripatetic teachers are required to plan and deliver 35-minute lessons to pupils between the ages of 7 and 18 and, where appropriate, to liaise with the pupil's music teacher in preparation for GCSE and A Level exams.
About Haberdashers' Monmouth School
A co-educational day and boarding school inspiring tomorrow’s innovative thinkers, stretching brilliant minds and nurturing individuals from age 3 to 18 and beyond. Steeped in over 400 years of history, Haberdashers’ Monmouth School is a UK leading independent school that excels from the heart of the Wye Valley, welcoming students from across the globe into its vibrant, global community.
Our values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness, Integrity, and Creativity guide our inclusive community where students build strong interpersonal skills and embrace challenges with enthusiasm. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with our own competitive salary scale.
Haberdashers' Monmouth School is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds in line with our equal opportunities and safer recruitment practices..
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver engaging 35-minute lessons to pupils of varying ability in your subject / instrument
2. Produce a weekly timetable for allocated pupils and maintain an accurate register
3. Assess, track and report on student progress, providing clear feedback following school reporting guidelines
4. Support the music co-curricular calendar but encouraging pupils to be part of relevant concerts and musical activities
5. Where appropriate liaise with a pupil's music teacher in preparation for GCSE and A Level performance modules
6. Uphold the school's ethos and responsibilities, including safeguarding and maintaining high standards of behaviour
The Department
The Music department fosters emotional intelligence, discipline, creativity and cognitive growth. Through perseverance and expression, students develop self-awareness, motivation and unique perspectives that shape confident, capable and empathetic individuals.
Alongside curriculum music, each student has the opportunity to garner the skills passed on by an outstanding team of visiting music teachers in one-to-one lessons. During the academic year there are around 16 concerts that students are encouraged to take part in, 7 annual competitions for all instrumental and vocal departments plus the chance of performing in the prestigious Haberdashers’ Young Musician of the Year in London.
About You
With a genuine passion for music, you will have the ability to teach pupils of all abilities with enthusiasm and energy. Organised and adaptable, you will ideally have experience in teaching in a school environment. You will bring excellent communication skills and a commitment to raising student's musical achievements teamed with an interest in and a willingness to support all school musical activities.
Further details
For further details please visit the Haberdashers' Monmouth School website or contact us directly.
Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 1st June 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
All candidates are asked to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.