Peripatetic Music Teacher - Chingford Academies Trust

CHINGFORD FOUNDATION SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK is seeking a Self Employed Peripatetic Music Teacher to provide one-to-one and group instrumental lessons at Chingford Foundation School. Ideal candidates should have experience in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and drums/percussion, and a passion for developing young musicians. A commitment to student safety and an enhanced DBS check are required. Applications are open until 19 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Self Employed Peripatetic Music Teacher with experience in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and drums/percussion.
• Passionate about inspiring and developing young musicians.
• Commitment to pupil safety and safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one instrumental and vocal lessons.
• Support students in their musical development for GCSE, BTEC and A-Level.
• Contribute to performances and external music examinations.
• Run group instrumental lessons and ensembles/clubs.

Skills

Experience in voice

Experience in piano

Experience in guitar

Experience in bass guitar

Experience in drums/percussion

Job description

Overview

Chingford Academies Trust is seeking talented and dedicated Self Employed Peripatetic Music Teachers to join its vibrant and supportive music departments at Chingford Foundation School and South Chingford Foundation School. We are looking for experienced teachers in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and drums/percussion who are passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation of musicians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one instrumental and vocal lessons, working with students across a range of abilities.
• Support students in their musical development, helping them prepare for GCSE, BTEC and A-Level coursework.
• Contribute to whole school and trust performances, as well as external music examinations (including Trinity, ABRSM, and Rock School).
• Opportunity to run group instrumental lessons and group ensembles/clubs where available.

Requirements

• Self Employed Peripatetic Music Teacher with experience in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and drums/percussion.
• Passionate about inspiring and developing young musicians.
• Commitment to pupil safety and safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check required.

Contract and Application

Closing date for applications: 9am on 19 October 2025.

Interviews: TBC.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please submit your application as early as possible.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.