Violin Teacher - Self-Employed

MyNewTerm; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenswood School seeks an accomplished violin teacher to join our team of visiting peripatetic musicians to deliver high-quality instruction.

The successful candidate could be offered up to 5 hours of teaching per week and will prepare pupils for in-person music exams, concerts, GCSE coursework and competitions, while recording pupil progress accurately. Safeguarding checks will be carried out as part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Accomplished, well qualified and experienced violin teacher.
• Ability to prepare pupils for in-person music exams, concerts, GCSE coursework and competitions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undergo required checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pupils for in-person music exams, concerts, GCSE coursework and competitions.
• Record pupil progress effectively.
• Deliver up to 5 hours of teaching per week.

Job description

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.