Visiting Music Teacher - Piano

CHRIST'S HOSPITAL; Southwater; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ’s Hospital in England seeks a visiting Music Teacher (Piano) to start Nov 2026. The role is a part-time teaching post (1–2 days per week) within a large co-educational boarding school, under the Head of Keyboard.

Applicants must be able to teach across styles and abilities and may accompany pupils where appropriate. Engagements include timetabled lessons, possible ensemble leadership, attendance registers, pupil reporting, and collaboration with music staff.

Qualifications

• Well-qualified piano specialist with enthusiasm for teaching in a large co-educational boarding school.
• Experience teaching across styles and abilities; accompanist experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach a number of pupils and timetable lessons around school commitments.
• potentially lead and manage ensembles as agreed with Head of Section.
• Maintain attendance registers (digital and paper).
• Report pupil absences per CH procedures and raise concerns to relevant staff.
• Prepare pupil reports and attend INSET as required.

Skills

Piano teaching

Music theory

Ensemble leadership

Sight-reading

Job description

Working at Christ’s Hospital

Visiting Music Teacher – Piano

We are currently conducting a search for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Visiting Music Teacher of Piano ideally to start in November 2026. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to be part of a unique educational environment.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

Closing date

2 October, 2026

The position would suit a well-qualified and capable piano specialist who has an enthusiasm for teaching music within the framework of a large co-educational boarding school. Experience in teaching across a range of styles and abilities is vital; experience as an accompanist would be advantageous.

The role:

• Part-time teaching role, line-managed by the Head of Keyboard.
• Dates and hours of teaching duties will be agreed by the Head of Keyboard / Director of Music. We anticipate that there will be 1-2 days of work available per week.

The practical facets of a VMT’s role include:

• teaching a number of pupils, timetabling lessons in accordance with other school commitments;
• potentially leading and manage ensembles, as agreed with the relevant Head of Section;
• keeping up-to-date registers, both electronic and paper copies (training will be provided if necessary), of pupil attendance;
• reporting pupil absences in accordance with CH procedure;
• reporting any pupil concerns to the relevant Head of Section, Director of Music, or Designated Safeguarding Lead as appropriate;
• writing pupil reports and attending INSET as required.

Specifically with regards to teaching, requirements of our VMTs include:

• setting high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils, promoting good progress and outcomes;
• planning and teaching well-structured lessons, adapting teaching methods to the strengths and needs of each pupil;
• demonstrating strong technical and repertoire knowledge;
• establishing a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the teaching room, one in which effective learning can take place;
• making accurate and productive use of assessment and reporting;
• managing behavior effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment;
• encouraging pupil participation in ensembles, examinations (where appropriate), the weekly lunchtime concerts and other performance platforms; communicating regularly with colleagues (Heads of Section specifically) about pupil progress and welfare.

Applications should be received by 2nd October 2026

Interviews will take place at the school.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Registered Charity No. 1120090.