Visiting Music Teacher - Singing (Maternity Cover)

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Visiting Music Teacher - Singing to join their vibrant Music Department. The role involves delivering high-quality tuition, preparing pupils for examinations, and supporting school musical activities until summer 2026. Applicants should be inspiring educators passionate about nurturing young talent. Benefits include professional development opportunities and a supportive community.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Hospital surgical treatment insurance

Cash plan scheme with wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Inspiring and enthusiastic music educator with a passion for nurturing young musicians.
• Experience in delivering high-quality instrumental/singing tuition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instrumental/singing tuition at times agreed with the School.
• Teach pupils of varying abilities, providing encouragement and guidance.
• Prepare pupils for ABRSM (or similar) examinations.

Job description

Overview

Bedfordshire

Bedford Girls’ School

Part-time | Fixed Term

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a dedicated Visiting Music Teacher - Singing to join our vibrant Music Department. Working closely with the Director of Music, you will play a key role in promoting music across the school community, encouraging pupils to explore and enjoy music at all levels – from beginners to advanced performers.

Location: Bedfordshire

School: Bedford Girls’ School

Contract: Part-time | Fixed Term

Role Details

This role is fixed term until the end of summer term 2026.

Hours to be advised by the school.

About Bedford Girls’ School

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.

About the Role

Are you an inspiring and enthusiastic music educator with a passion for nurturing young musicians? Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a dedicated Visiting Music Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department. Working closely with the Director of Music, you will play a key role in promoting music across the school community, encouraging pupils to explore and enjoy music at all levels – from beginners to advanced performers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instrumental/singing tuition at times agreed with the School.
• Teach pupils of varying abilities, providing encouragement, guidance, and technical instruction.
• Prepare pupils for ABRSM (or similar) examinations, as well as GCSE and A Level performance assessments.
• Support school ensembles, concerts, festivals, and competitions where required.
• Encourage pupils to participate in extracurricular musical opportunities, developing their performance and musicianship.
• Maintain accurate records, provide reports on pupil progress, and liaise with parents at consultation evenings.
• Uphold high standards of professional conduct, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Why Join Us

Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Application and Safeguarding

Our Application Portal can be accessed via our website.

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.