Visiting Music Teacher- Singing

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for an experienced singing teacher to join the music staff at St Peter’s School starting January 2026. This casual role involves covering lessons and working with pupils aged 8-18. Candidates should have a strong background in professional singing and teaching. A commitment to safeguarding and school policies is essential, as well as fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in music teaching and a background in professional singing is essential.
• Ability to teach pupils across different age ranges (8-13 and 13-18).

Responsibilities

• Deliver singing lessons to students at St Peter's School.
• Comply with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
• Uphold the school's core values and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience in professional singing

Teaching experience for ages 8-18

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are seeking an experienced and motivated singing teacher to join the visiting music staff at St Peter’s from January 2026.

Role Description

St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsible to: Director of Music

Hours of work: Casual, as and when required but expected to have a consistent list of lessons for the duration of the contract

This is a casual role, required to cover a period of absence. This role is expected to be required for at least one term.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated singing teacher to join the visiting music staff at St Peter’s from January 2026. This role will suit a candidate who has a background in professional singing and experience of teaching pupils in the 8-18 age range. There are pupil lists to cover at both St Peter’s 8-13 and St Peter’s 13-18 schools. Singing is an essential part of the Music School. Many of our pupils reach Grade 8 in Singing, and several have been awarded diplomas in recent years. We have very active choirs in both schools and barbershop groups for both boys and girls in St Peter’s School 13-18.

General

1. Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy.
2. School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity. The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description may be amended at any time.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU