Visiting Guitar Teacher

The Independent Schools Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious girls’ school in High Wycombe seeks an inspiring Guitarist to conduct private lessons, offering flexible hours and a supportive music department. Join a community dedicated to educational excellence and enjoy generous staff benefits including professional development opportunities and fee remission.

Benefits

Competitive salary scale

Generous pension scheme

Fee remission at the school

Staff benefits including free parking

Access to sports center

Qualifications

• Ability to teach classical, acoustic, and electric guitar.
• Flexible teaching hours based on pupil interest.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately five 35-minute private guitar lessons per week.
• Foster creativity, independence, and collaboration among pupils.

Job description

We are seeking an inspiring and talented Guitarist to teach approximately five 35-minute private lessons per week at a top girls’ school. The candidate should be able to teach across all styles and ability ranges, including classical, acoustic, and electric guitar. Flexible hours may be available based on pupil interest.

The Music Department is lively and supportive, fostering creativity, independence, and collaboration among pupils who work with energy, focus, and passion.

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls located on a beautiful 170-acre campus in High Wycombe. With a rich heritage, the school provides outstanding education to 650 pupils aged 11-18 and has a strong record of academic success, with pupils securing places at prestigious universities worldwide.

The school is conveniently accessible from London (24 minutes to Marylebone), the Chiltern Hills, and nearby towns like Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Heathrow Airport is approximately 20 miles away.

Wycombe Abbey offers a competitive salary scale, generous pension scheme, fee remission at the school and selected prep schools, professional development opportunities, and various staff benefits including free parking, meals, sports center access, and eye tests.

How to apply: Please see the full job profile for details. To apply, complete an application form and submit it along with a cover letter to the Headmistress, Mrs. J Duncan, via the 'Apply for this job' link. For questions, contact the HR team at 01494 895575 or [e-mail].

Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025

Interview date: Thursday 26 June 2025

We may appoint before the deadline if suitable early applications are received.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must declare all criminal convictions as required by law. Further information on filtering and cautions is available via the Ministry of Justice and Nacro guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident committed employer.

About Wycombe Abbey: Join a world-class community committed to inspiring curiosity, innovation, leadership, and joy in learning. We value staff contributions beyond their roles and promote staff wellbeing, professional development, and active involvement in school life.

Watch the video below to learn more about working at Wycombe Abbey.