Peripatetic Music Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme (on request)

Free on-site parking

Part of Twynham Learning network

South Coast area placement

Job summary

Twynham Learning seeks a casual peripatetic music teacher for Poole High School, delivering lessons across piano, keyboard, drums, percussion, singing and strings. Hours vary by demand, up to a full day per instrument weekly today. DBS check is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Role involves planning and teaching engaging lessons, promoting pupil attainment, and safeguarding children under school policy. Parking is available on-site and the post sits within the South Coast area.

Qualifications

• Inspires pupils across piano, keyboard, drums, percussion, singing and strings.
• Aims to raise attainment and motivation in lessons.
• Safeguarding and child protection compliance as per school's policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons on piano/keyboard, drums/percussion, singing or strings.
• Aim lessons to motivate pupils and improve attainment.
• Promote safeguarding of children and young people per policy.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Grade 8+ performer

Job description

Casual peripatetic music teacher post at Poole High School, offered on a zero-hours basis with no fixed hours during term time. The work is teaching pupils piano and keyboard, drums and percussion, singing and strings, with lessons planned to motivate and raise attainment. Hours depend on demand, and up to a full day per instrument each week is likely at present. Visa sponsorship is not available, the post starts on 4 January 2027, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Plan and teach engaging, effective lessons on piano and keyboard, drums and percussion, singing or strings
• Aim lessons to motivate pupils and improve their attainment
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people under the school's safeguarding and child protection policies

Skills & knowledge

• Inspirational and skilled teaching
• Grade 8+ standard as a performer

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Passion for music and for working with young people
• Commitment to the trust's values: aim high, keep improving, don't leave anyone behind, see the bigger picture

What’s offered

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (on request)
• Free on-site parking
• Working within Twynham Learning, a multi-academy trust
• Working in the South Coast area