Peripatetic Music Teacher

Twynham Learning; Ashington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension (on request)

Free on-site parking

Twynham Learning multi-academy trust

South Coast location

Job summary

Twynham Learning is seeking casual Peripatetic Music Teachers to teach piano/keyboard, singing and strings at Poole High School. This is a zero-hours post with no fixed hours, with potential for a full teaching day per instrument during term time.

We require inspirational teachers who are Grade 8+ performers, who are passionate about music and working with young people. You will plan engaging lessons and uphold safeguarding policies, with the opportunity to work within Twynham Learning across

Qualifications

• An inspirational and skilled teacher
• Grade 8+ standard performer
• Passionate about music and working with young people

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with safeguarding policies

Skills

Inspirational teacher

Grade 8+ performer

Passionate about music

Job description

January 2027 (subject to pre-start checks)

Contract type

Working hours

This is a zero-hours opportunity with no fixed working hours. Due to current demand, it is likely there could be up to a whole day's teaching per instrument each week during school term times.

Pay

£30.00 per hour (including holiday pay)

Location

Poole High School

Key Stages

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 5

Reports to

Head of Music

Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?

Yes

About the Post

We are looking to appoint casual Peripatetic Teachers to teach the following instruments:

• Piano and keyboard
• Singing
• Strings

We are looking for outstanding individuals who will relish the opportunity to:

• Plan and teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme (on request)
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are an inspirational and skilled teacher
• Are a grade 8+ standard performer
• Are passionate about music and working with young people

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning values which are:

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2026 at 9am.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.