Overview
Do you want to teach exceptionally aspirational students from all over London within a forward-thinking and high-achieving music department? Do you want to use your musical expertise to help build young musicians' confidence, skill, and love for performance? We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled and inspirational peripatetic instrumental (violin) teacher to work within our exceptional Music department. This is a part-time role, teaching students across a range of abilities – from beginners to those preparing for GCSE-level performances. You will report to the Head of Music and contribute to both one-to-one tuition and wider ensemble support. Our Music department is vibrant in performance, with students participating in regular concerts and events throughout the academic year, held in various venues around central London.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide one-to-one or small group tuition on your specialist instrument.
* Support students in developing technical and expressive musical skills.
* Prepare students for performances, including GCSE assessments where relevant.
* Assist with school ensembles and concerts across the academic year.
* Liaise with the Head of Music regarding student progress and scheduling.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
* Strong personal values of integrity and professionalism.
* Expertise on at least one instrument and experience teaching across a range of skill levels.
* A commitment to nurturing young musicians through both academic and extra-curricular music.
* The ability to work flexibly within a busy and ambitious department.
* A collaborative approach to supporting wider school musical events.
About Westminster City School
Westminster City School is a successful 11–18 Christian non-denominational comprehensive academy for boys, with a popular and increasing, large mixed sixth form. Located in the heart of Central London, our students benefit from both excellent academic teaching and rich cultural opportunities.
“Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including in music, drama, sport and debating… Leaders enrich this programme with links to businesses and organisations that are based locally.” – OFSTED 2022
“Pupils are happy and safe. They typically spoke enthusiastically about their school and said that the school community feels like a family.” – OFSTED 2022
To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role, please click apply now (below). If for any reason this is not possible, print out the application and send the completed form by post to the school or email l.ellens@wcsch.com by the deadline of Monday 29 September 2025, midday. Interviews will take place week on one of the following dates: 1st, 2nd or 3rd October 2025.
For an informal discussion regarding this position, please contact the Head of Music by emailing g.chan@wcsch.com. You may also wish to visit the school website for more information: https://www.wcsch.com/551/vacancies
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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