Peripatetic Music Teacher - Drums

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Rochdale is seeking a Peripatetic Drum Teacher to provide one-to-one lessons for students aged 11-16. The ideal candidate will be passionate about music, have teaching experience, and be capable of preparing students for GCSE coursework and exams. This casual role offers £26.77 per hour plus holiday pay.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Time off for family events

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching within an educational setting.
• Outstanding musician and teacher.
• Ability to prepare students for GCSE coursework and exams.

Responsibilities

• Teach one-to-one Drum lessons to students in Years 7 - 11.
• Prepare students for concerts as requested.
• Involve in the Music Department on a casual basis.

Skills

Teaching experience

Passion for music

Ability to prepare students for exams

Working with young people

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Peripatetic Drum Teacher to join our Music Department on a casual basis. The role will involve teaching one-to-one lessons to students in Years 7 - 11. You will be required to prepare students for GCSE coursework, exams and concerts as requested. The successful applicant will be passionate about working with young people and an outstanding musician and teacher. It is essential that applicants have experience of teaching within an educational setting.

Contract Type: Casual

Hours: Casual

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: £26.77 per hour plus holiday pay

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th October 2025

Interviews: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust. The Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of the academy, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.

In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.

Hollingworth Academy believes that everyone excels every day. This ethos is built on the core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment, and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements, and visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful, and articulate.

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

• Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
• Conveniently located just off the M62, with easy commutes from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley within 40 minutes or less.
• We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school.
• Our department prides itself on staff retention and development. External positions in this department are rare; this is your chance to join an outstanding team.
• Free access to our onsite gym.
• Working in an environment where Ofsted notes that our students are proud to attend and can learn in lessons without disruption, with a behaviour system that allows leaders to respond rapidly to uncommon instances of poor behaviour.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] by the closing date.

To arrange a visit during the school day to experience our high expectations please contact us at [e-mail]

Application information

Safeguarding Hollingworth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment practices. We operate a Smoke Free Policy for all employees and the building and surrounding grounds where applicable. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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