Cranford School
Oxfordshire
Job type:
Part Time, Casual
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
Peripatetic Saxophone/Clarinet Teacher
Cranford School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic, self-employed, part time visiting instrumental music teacher for high quality saxophone/clarinet tuition.
The successful candidate must be able to prepare students for music examinations and concerts and encourage a lifelong love of music. Possess the ability to establish strong working relationships with pupils, staff and parents and be able to inspire pupils at both primary and secondary level.
Teaching will be part time, in term time only.
The hours of work are dictated by the number of pupils requiring lessons.
There may be opportunities to get involved with other music-making activities in the Department including the running of extra-curricular ensembles.
For more information, please contact Jane Powell, Director of Music:
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Cranford School, Moulsford is on the A329 between Wallingford and Streatley, within easy commuting distance of Reading and Oxford.
Safeguarding
Cranford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role. All employees, volunteers and contractors must attend appropriate training in accordance with the School and local Safeguarding Board regulations.
Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, checks with current and past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the requirement to provide original evidence of qualifications as well as evidence of the right to work in the UK and, where applicable, a barred list, prohibition, and overseas checks.
Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates along with the requirement to complete a Self-Disclosure form.
All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In order to assess a candidate's suitability to work with children, shortlisted applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions via a self-disclosure form (prior to interview), including those which would normally be considered 'spent'. This excludes those received for an offence in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please see our Safeguarding policy here:
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About Cranford School
Cranford School
Moulsford, Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 9HT
United Kingdom
Cranford School is leading, independent day school with a national reputation for excellence situated in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Offering an innovative, opportunity-rich education.
Cranford School Sixth Form opened its doors in September 2020, in addition to the extension of its successful co-educational provision into the Senior School. This will see boys admitted into Year 7 and Year 12 and represents a natural and exciting next step on the school's educational journey.
Cranford School opened in 1931 with just one pupil, on a site that now hosts Moulsford Preparatory School. It later expanded and moved to its current location with larger facilities. The school has recently enjoyed an ambitious programme of capital development including the addition of a modern sports hall in 2014, the development of a new IT suite, enhanced performing arts spaces, a new food technology and art and design suite and our Junior School extension.
Headmaster
Dr James Raymond
Values and vision
Based on traditional values, Cranford School prides itself on being a welcoming family school offering a broad and challenging curriculum. It aims to provide an environment that allows students to thrive, with a range of opportunities. Staff believe everyone has the ability to contribute to the world.
Cranford School specialises in music, drama and sport, offering a selection of extra-curricular activities for students in facilities such as tennis and netball courts, a swimming pool, a sports hall and a theatre.
ISI report
"Cranford House is highly successful in meeting its aims to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence within a nurturing and welcoming community. Children in the EYFS make an excellent start to their education and thrive in the warm and caring atmosphere. Throughout the school, pupils develop a positive and energetic attitude towards their learning; they apply their knowledge confidently in lessons and independent study, supported by excellent teaching."
View Cranford House's latest ISI report
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