Peripatetic Drum Teacher

International Schools Today; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Queen’s School is seeking a self-employed peripatetic drum teacher to deliver engaging weekly lessons during term time. You will nurture pupils from primary through Key Stage 3, helping them to build technical ability, musical understanding and confidence in performance.

The role requires a strong drumming background, a music degree, and the ability to prepare students for GCSE/A Level recitals and exams.

Qualifications

• Must have a music degree (specialist performance degree desirable).
• Experience teaching pupils from primary to Key Stage 3 and preparing GCSE/A Level recitals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging weekly half-hour lessons (individual or paired) during term time.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Support examination entries in liaison with Head of Music.
• Provide one annual report and attend a parents’ evening.
• Promote ensembles, concerts, and instrumental study within the school.

Skills

Drumming expertise

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Music degree

Job description

This role involves delivering engaging weekly half-hour lessons (individual or paired) during term time, helping pupils to develop strong technical ability, musical understanding, and confidence in performance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of drumming expertise and have experience teaching pupils from primary through to Key Stage 3, with the ability to prepare more advanced students for GCSE and A Level recitals and graded examinations. You will be responsible for monitoring progress, maintaining accurate attendance records, supporting examination entries in liaison with the Head of Music, and providing one annual report alongside attendance at a parents’ evening.

This self‑employed position requires an organised, communicative, and motivating individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for nurturing young musicians. You will play a key role in the wider musical life of the school, encouraging participation in ensembles, concerts, and extracurricular activities, and actively promoting instrumental study within the school community. A music degree is essential (with a specialist performance degree desirable), alongside experience of relevant examination syllabi and an understanding of current specifications. The role is term time only, with no on-site parking provided. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and to upholding the school’s caring and supportive ethos.

Please see the candidate brochure for further information regarding the specific duties and person specification at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/peripatetic-drum-teacher/.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.