Singing Teacher, HARRIS FEDERATION

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary academy in Wimbledon is seeking a passionate and experienced Singing Teacher to inspire GCSE music students. This role requires expertise in vocal technique and piano accompaniment, along with strong interpersonal skills. Join a supportive environment committed to student growth and success.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Career development and progression opportunities

Professional training programmes

Qualifications

• Experienced musician with strong background in piano and vocal technique.
• Previous teaching experience with secondary school students.
• Passionate about supporting student growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop vocal work across the academy.
• Prepare students for GCSE Performing exams.
• Engage in project-based work for curriculum enhancement.

Skills

Vocal technique

Piano accompaniment

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

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About Us

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About Us

We are an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is ‘make a difference’ and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.

Three words are crucial to how we guide students to be able to ‘make a difference’: independence, integrity and resilience.

• Independence means we support students to develop their skills and attributes, so they have everything they need to succeed. We set challenging targets and raise aspirations so every single one of our students reaches their potential.
• Integrity means staff and students must be fair and truthful and have the courage to take the right action in every situation, even when no-one is looking.
• Resilience means we give students the tools to recover from difficulties. We show students how taking risks and making mistakes is all part of the learning journey. We also show students how hard work brings success, and support them to persevere with all challenges.
  
  
  

There is a great deal of collaborative working and sharing of good ideas about what works within secondary academies at Harris. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to none.

Summary

We are looking for a passionate, talented, and inspiring singing teacher to lead, develop and support vocal work across the academy—particularly with our GCSE music students.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on students’ musical journeys, and there may also be the chance to get involved in exciting project-based work as part of the wider curriculum.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and encouraging in the classroom
• Reliable, punctual, and organised
• A clear communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Passionate about teaching and making music enjoyable and accessible to all
  
  
  

Main Areas of Responsibility

We are looking for a passionate, talented, and inspiring singing teacher to lead, develop and support vocal work across the academy—particularly with our GCSE music students.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on students’ musical journeys, and there may also be the chance to get involved in exciting project-based work as part of the wider curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will be an experienced musician with a strong background in piano accompaniment and vocal technique. You should have previous experience teaching and working with young people, ideally at secondary school level, and be confident in preparing students for GCSE Performing exams. A genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence and skill—especially in preparation for performances—is essential.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and encouraging in the classroom
• Reliable, punctual, and organised
• A clear communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Passionate about teaching and making music enjoyable and accessible to all
  
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

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