Violin Teacher – Self-Employed

International Schools Today; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments

Ample parking onsite

Job summary

Queenswood School in Hertfordshire is seeking an accomplished Violin Teacher to join its team of visiting peripatetic musicians. The role offers up to 5 hours of teaching per week and requires preparation for in-person exams, concerts, GCSE coursework and related assessments.

The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant Music Department housed in a dedicated campus with practice rooms and recital facilities, and will participate in safeguarding and child-protection processes as part of

Qualifications

• Experience teaching violin to school-age pupils.
• Ability to prepare students for in-person exams and performances.
• Ability to record pupil progress accurately.

Responsibilities

• Teach violin to pupils up to 5 hours per week.
• Prepare students for exams, concerts and GCSE coursework.
• Record pupil progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Violin teaching

Peripatetic musician

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music

Teaching qualification (PGCE / equivalent)

Job description

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.