Peripatetic Guitar Teacher

New College Pontefract; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Pontefract is seeking a Guitar Teacher to plan and deliver weekly instrumental sessions, provide feedback to students on their performance, and help them realise their full potential within the music faculty.

The post runs annually from September to July, 1-2 days per week; exact days will be discussed at interview. You will liaise with the Head of Faculty to align sessions with student timetables and safeguarding requirements, including a DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching guitar to school students.
• Ability to plan weekly sessions and assess progress.
• Collaborative work with music faculty to align with curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver weekly guitar sessions.
• Provide feedback and guidance to students on performance.
• Coordinate with Head of Faculty to align with student timetables.
• Support safeguarding procedures and DBS checks before appointment.

Skills

Guitar teaching

Lesson planning

Student feedback

Timetabling

Job description

We are seeking a Guitar Teacher to play a key role in planning and delivering weekly instrumental sessions, providing feedback and advice to students on their performance.

You will bring out the best in our students' abilities through identifying areas for development and implementing appropriate strategies to realise their full potential.

You will be working annually from September to July, 1-2 days per week. The exact days and hours are to be discussed at interview.

You will be required to facilitate music sessions, liaising with the Head of Faculty in accordance with student timetables.

The closing date for applications is Friday 18th September 2026 at 12 noon.

New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If appointed, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.