Visiting Music Teacher - Singing

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

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Market Harborough is seeking a well-qualified Visiting Music Teacher of Singing starting October 2025. This part-time position offers up to three full days of teaching and the opportunity to work within a unique educational environment that prioritizes diversity and social mobility. Candidates should possess strong vocal teaching skills and a passion for music education. Applications close on 19th September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as a vocal teacher required.
• Ability to work within a co-educational environment.
• Strong commitment to providing quality music education.

Responsibilities

• Teach music for up to three full days per week.
• Prepare and deliver engaging vocal lessons.
• Contribute to the welfare and education of pupils.

Skills

Vocal teaching

Enthusiasm for music education

Adaptability in teaching methods

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are currently conducting a search for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Visiting Music Teacher of Singing from October 2025. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to be part of a unique educational environment.

For nearly five centuries, Christ’s Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ’s Hospital’s mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552. The school is unique. We are strikingly unlike any other independent school in the UK, with a richly diverse pupil body, both in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background. More than 75% of our pupils are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries.

We are currently conducting a search for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Visiting Music Teacher of Singing from October 2025. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to be part of a unique educational environment. The position would suit a well-qualified and capable vocal teacher who has an enthusiasm for teaching music within the framework of a large co-educational boarding school.

Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they how the meet the requirements of the role and person specification. The role is part time with dates and hours of teaching duties to be agreed with the Head of Singing but is expected to be up to three full days per week.

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. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For full details of the role requirements please see the attached job description. To apply, please click on 'Apply' or follow this link https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/vacancies/visiting-music-teacher-singing-3/. More information about Christ’s Hospital can be found at www.christs-hospital.org.uk

Applications should be received by 9am on Friday 19th September 2025.

Interviews will take place at the school w/c 22nd September 2025.

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

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