Package Description:
Organ Visiting Music Teacher - Term Time plus 2 weeks
Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Organ Visiting Music Teacher (VMT) within the Junior School and Senior School.
Main Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a candidate with high expectations of pupils, who will maintain the high grades achieved in recent years while also promoting a love of the subject inside and outside the classroom.
You will plan, prepare, and teach lessons and prepare pupils for examinations, performances, festivals and auditions as appropriate.
This may include individual, small group and whole class teaching as well as ensemble involvement if appropriate.
Refer to job description for full duties and responsibilities.
Hours for lessons are determined by demand by pupils for each individual instrument which means hours and pay may vary. The current hourly rate is £33.23 for individual lessons and £39.87 for group lessons. In addition, requirement to play at Chapel service and other services and concerts by arrangement.
Experience, skills and qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following:
* Have suitable academic and practical qualifications
* Play for midweek school Chapel services, plus end of term Services and Concerts by arrangement
* Have experience teaching organ to pupils of all ages and levels of experience
* Have extensive knowledge of organ pedagogies
* Be able to teach across a variety of musical styles and genres
* Be passionate about teaching music in a progressive and innovative way
* Be able to nurture musical abilities in pupils of all ages
* Display excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* Have experience entering candidates into ABRSM, and/or Trinity College, London
* Teach and maintain standards of excellence in GCSE and A-Level pupils
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team dedicated to the care and development of all pupils
* Be computer literate
* Be required to uphold the ethos and traditions of the school
* Appreciate working in a values-driven environment
Terms of the Post
This is a term time part-time post.
Application
If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.
If you have any questions about the application process please contact jobs@loretto.com
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post.
Closing Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interviews are expected to will take place on Thursday 26 February 2026.
The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.
Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.