Peripatetic Music Teacher – Piano (Casual, Part Time)

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

New College Pontefract is seeking a Peripatetic Music Teacher for piano to plan and deliver weekly instrumental sessions, providing feedback on performance and guiding students to reach their potential.

Casual, part-time role with 1–2 days per week, hours to be discussed at interview; the post runs annually from September to July and aligns with timetables and the Head of Faculty. The college is part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust and offers a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver weekly piano sessions for students.
• Provide feedback on performance and guidance to improve.
• Coordinate with the Head of Faculty to align sessions with student timetables.

Job description

Peripatetic Music Teacher – Piano (Casual, Part Time)

Key Information

Location: New College Pontefract

Salary: Hourly rate of pay to be determined based on experience

Contract Type: Part Time, Casual Worker

Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About this Opportunity

An Exciting Opportunity to Join an Outstanding Team!

We are currently seeking to appoint a Peripatetic Music Teacher for our Faculty of Performing Arts to plan and deliver weekly instrumental sessions, providing feedback and advice on performance. You will bring out the best in our students’ abilities through identifying areas for development and implementing appropriate strategies to release their full potential.

Working annually from September to July, 1-2 days per week, exact days and hours to be discussed at interview, you will be required to facilitate music sessions liaising with the Head of Faculty in accordance with student timetables.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and to make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community. New College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General qualifications and GCSE Maths. Applications from 11-16 teachers and ECTs welcome.

New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen. With over 2500 students, New College Pontefract is the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT).

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

Closing Date: 04 October 2026 closes at midnight