Visiting Music Teacher - Piano

The Perse School, Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Perse School, Cambridge, is looking for an inspirational and experienced piano teacher to join our vibrant Music Department from September 2026. The role involves teaching individual lessons and aural sessions to pupils aged 11-18, fostering a culture of inclusivity in music.

The successful candidate will also provide piano accompaniment for various events, with opportunities for chamber music direction. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to uphold our commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Inspirational and experienced piano teacher with a passion for music education.
• Ability to teach a diverse range of pupils aged 11-18.
• Willingness to undergo child-protection screening and checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly individual piano lessons to approximately 15 pupils.
• Conduct Grade 5+ aural sessions as part of the curriculum.
• Provide piano accompaniment for various school events.

Skills

Experience in piano teaching

Ability to teach Grade 5+ ABRSM/Trinity aural sessions

Piano accompaniment skills

Job description

The Perse Upper School is seeking an inspirational, experienced piano teacher to join our vibrant Music Department, teaching pupils across the 11-18 age range from September 2026. Music is a dynamic, ever-growing department with a rich and varied programme of high-quality events throughout the school year. Our overriding aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity and music for all, while nurturing the potential of the most gifted pupil musicians.

The successful applicant, as a self‑employed Visiting Music Teacher, will be offered the opportunity to teach roughly 15 pupils in weekly individual lessons on the school site.

In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to take the following contractual duties (on a self‑employed basis):

• At least one Grade 5+ ABRSM/Trinity aural session.
• Piano accompaniment as needed for rehearsals, coursework recordings, concerts, masterclasses, competitions and exams, which may often not fall on their regular one‑to‑one teaching day(s).

The applicant may also be offered small piano‑based chamber ensembles to direct.

The expected time at the Perse each week—combining individual tuition with aural, accompaniment and possible chamber music duties—will therefore amount to 1.5 days, with the potential to expand subject to pupil request for piano tuition.

Individual instrumental lessons are invoiced directly to parents/carers of pupils in a private agreement detailed in the School’s Self‑Employed Visiting Music Staff Service Agreement.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that a robust recruitment process is essential to safeguarding our pupils. Applicants must be willing to undergo child‑protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, and eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child and young people, and requires everyone who comes into contact with them to share this commitment.