Peripatetic Music Teacher - Oboe and Bassoon

Hireful; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A music instructor recruiting organization in Worksop seeks a part-time Oboe and Bassoon Teacher. The successful candidate will inspire students from beginner to diploma level and deliver music lessons throughout the academic year. Expertise in ABRSM exams and ensemble direction is preferred. This role offers an hourly rate of £29.94 for approximately one day's work per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical accomplishment in performance.
• Ability to motivate students from beginner to diploma level.
• Knowledge of ABRSM grade exams and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 30 individual music lessons throughout the academic year.
• Prepare pupils for ABRSM grade exams and other performances.
• Run relevant ensembles if requested.

Skills

Experienced performer

Ability to inspire students

Technical expertise

Knowledge of ABRSM grade exams

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Details

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Contract type: Casual

Hours: Part-time

Salary: £29.94 per hour

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 12th November 2025

About the Job

We are currently looking to appoint an Oboe and Bassoon Teacher. The successful candidate will be an experienced performer who will be able to demonstrate technical accomplishment as well as a detailed knowledge of the repertoire. Although the youngest pupils at the College will be at least 11 years old, the ability to inspire and motivate students from beginner to diploma level will be essential.

At present we expect there to be just under 1 day’s work at the College site only. The ability to accompany pupils at the piano would be an advantage. The present postholder teaches 2 oboists and one bassoonist, as well as three pianists. The oboe teacher can expect the support of the Director of Music with any initiatives to promote the instrument, and the College owns instruments suitable for starting new players.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
  • It is expected that the appointed teacher would have the ability to nurture and inspire our young students as well as having the technical expertise to develop their musical skills to their full potential.
  • Deliver 30 individual music lessons throughout the academic year. Lessons are 40 minutes in length. The progress and attendance of all pupils should be monitored through regular note-keeping, which should be entered on the department database for automatic communication with parents.
  • Prepare lessons in a way that inspires students through carefully selected repertoire, technical exercises and tasks, which should stretch pupils according to their ability and experience, and aim to expose them to a broad range of styles. Include Aural and Sight-Reading (and ideally other General Musicianship skills, such as improvisation) on a regular basis.
  • Establish long- and short-term targets at the outset. Review long-term targets termly with pupils.
  • Arrange your own timetables to provide fair rotation for pupils who miss lessons, operate within room constraints, and align with the School Calendar.

• Examinations
  • Most students are prepared for ABRSM grade exams, which take place three times a year at the College. Enter pupils for examinations in accordance with the school's published deadlines. LCM Musical Theatre exams and other boards may also be considered in consultation with the Director of Music.
  • Preparation of solo and ensemble performances for public examinations is delegated to instrumental teachers. Close consultation with the class teacher is needed in these circumstances.

• Ensembles
  • Be able to run an ensemble relevant to their specialism if requested.
  • Proactively form ensembles from within their pupil list and in collaboration with other instrumentalists, in consultation with the Director of Music, who may allocate extra paid tuition time for these activities.

• Concerts and Other Performances
  • Prepare pupils for specific concert performances. Music Scholars are encouraged to participate as soloists in regular school concerts, as well as local and regional festivals and competitions. Advise on appropriate repertoire for pupils. Use participation in events as part of target-setting.
  • Promote the College's Concert Series and other public activities of the music department. Attend Music Department Concerts. When staff are required to play or direct at concerts, remuneration applies.

• Reporting
  • Written reports are currently required twice a year: towards the end of the Autumn Term and then either at the end of the Spring or Summer terms depending on year-group. May be required to attend parents meetings.

About You

• Experienced performer who can demonstrate technical accomplishment as well as a detailed knowledge of the repertoire
• Ability to inspire and motivate students from beginner to diploma level
• Ability to nurture and inspire young students
• Technical expertise to develop musical skills to full potential
• Knowledge of ABRSM grade exams and examination preparation
• Proactive approach to forming and running ensembles
• Ability to prepare pupils for concert performances and public examinations
• Strong communication skills for reporting and parents meetings

You may also have experience in the following roles: Instrumental Music Teacher, Woodwind Specialist, Private Music Tutor, Visiting Music Teacher, Freelance Music Instructor, Ensemble Director, Music Examiner, Performance Coach, Music Educator, Conservatoire Teacher, etc.

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