Violin Teacher

Queenswood School; Bell Bar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenswood School seeks a violin teacher (self-employed) to begin around 2 November 2026. The post involves up to 5 hours of teaching weekly during term time, with responsibilities for exam preparation, concerts, GCSE coursework and pupil progress.

The Music Department, housed in a dedicated complex, welcomes an accomplished, well-qualified violin teacher who will join a team of 12 visiting peripatetic musicians and contribute to a vibrant school music program in Hertfordshire.

Qualifications

• Accomplished, well qualified and experienced Violin Teacher.
• Self-Employed role with term-time commitment.
• Ability to prepare candidates for in-person exams, concerts and GCSE coursework.
• Record pupil progress effectively and contribute to the Music Department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare candidates for in-person music exams, concerts, GCSE coursework and competitions as appropriate and to record pupil progress effectively.
• Work as part of the Queenswood School Music Department's visiting peripatetic team.
• Deliver up to 5 hours of teaching per week and align with school term dates.

Job description

Violin Teacher - Self-Employed at Queenswood School

Job Reference: EDV/2026/QS/40621

Location: Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NS

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Contract Term: Not Applicable

Closing Date: Midnight, Tue 6th Oct, 2026

Start Date: 2 November 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Friday 9th October 2026

About this Role

VIOLIN TEACHER (Self-Employed)

Required to start from week commencing 2 November 2026.

The Music Department of Queenswood School is looking to appoint an accomplished, well qualified and experienced Violin Teacher to join our staff of 12 visiting peripatetic musicians.

The Music Department is at the heart of school life and is housed in its own building which includes a small recital hall and some 16 practice rooms.

The successful candidate could potentially be offered up to 5 hours of teaching per week. They will be expected to prepare candidates for in-person music exams, concerts, GCSE coursework and competitions as appropriate and to record pupil progress effectively.

Queenswood is a GSA, BSA, HMC Boarding and Day School for approximately 430 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, easily accessible from North London. You can also enjoy free refreshments and ample parking whilst onsite.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks with past employers.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.