Peripatetic Singing Teacher (Pop/Soul/Rock)

Leighton Park School; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational boarding and day school in Reading is seeking an experienced Singing Teacher with a background in pop, soul, or rock music. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons and nurture young talent in a supportive environment. The role involves monitoring student progress, running ensembles, and contributing to the school’s activities programme. The school offers excellent terms and conditions, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Excellent terms and conditions

Supportive and professional workplace

Qualifications

• Background and experience in pop, soul, or rock music.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons and nurture young talent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality singing lessons tailored to student needs.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Run and grow pop, soul, and rock ensembles.
• Collaborate with the Director of Music.
• Contribute to the school’s activities programme.

Skills

Pop music experience

Soul music experience

Rock music experience

Engaging lesson delivery

Job description

Overview

HMC Co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11-18.

Peripatetic Singing Teacher (Pop/Soul/Rock Experience Required) — available to start as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Singing Teacher to join our dynamic and popular Music and Media department. We are seeking a candidate with a background in pop, soul, or rock music to deliver engaging and inspirational lessons to our students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality singing lessons tailored to the individual needs of students.
• Monitor and report on student progress to the Assistant Director of Music.
• Run and grow ensembles with a focus on pop, soul, and rock genres.
• Collaborate with the Director of Music to provide enrichment opportunities for students.
• Contribute to the school’s activities programme and inspire students with expertise and passion for contemporary music.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Background and experience in pop, soul, or rock music.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons and nurture young talent in a creative and supportive environment.

What We Offer

The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the attached application form, or complete the online form on our recruitment website, and email it to [e-mail]. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held, on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Safeguarding & Equality

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.