Visiting Music Teacher - Cello

St. Julian's School; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

St. Julian’s School in Portugal (between Lisbon and Cascais) invites applications for a Visiting Music Teacher specializing in Cello. The role focuses on high-quality one-to-one instrumental lessons, with opportunities to contribute to the school's busy extra-curricular programme.

The Music Department is housed in a repurposed Palácio, and teaching occurs across multiple spaces on site. Start date is September 2026; the ideal candidate will have relevant musical qualifications, be committed to

Qualificações

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to provide references from the head or principal of your current or most recent school.
• Proven qualifications in music education suitable for cello instruction.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality instrumental lessons for students, enabling them to perform to high standards and reach their full potential.
• Deliver mainly one-to-one lessons, with opportunities to assist with the school’s busy extra-curricular programme.
• Work closely with the Music Administrator and under the direct guidance of the Director of Music.

Conhecimentos

Cello instruction

One-to-one teaching

Collaborative music planning

Formação académica

Music qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the school

Founded in 1932, St. Julian’s is a highly successful British international school for children aged 3 to 18. It is a unique and special place in character, history and location. Known for academic excellence, there are 1,250 students from more than 60 nationalities across four school sections: Pre-Prep (ages 3 to 5), Prep (5 to 11), Secondary (11 to 18) and Bilingual (6 to 15).

The whole school is led by a team that consists of the Head, Bursar, Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) & Secondary Principal, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Head of Pre-Prep, Head of Prep, Bilingual Principal, Director of PL and Director of Technology.

For the third year running, St. Julian's has been recognised as one of the top 15 private schools in Europe in the Schools Index published by Carfax Education and as one of the top 10 by Spear's.

We follow the National Curriculum for England leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma and Career-related Programme. We are accredited by CIS, COBIS and the Head is a member of HMC.

At St. Julian's, we believe in a strong all-round education and expect our teachers to make an active contribution to the pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school.

Situated between Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s enjoys an idyllic location framed by beaches and pine woods. The extensive campus boasts exceptional sports facilities and offers a diverse range of after-school clubs, from Nature Club to ballet, chess and rugby.

The School is about to embark on a €40 million building project over five years that will see significant enhancements to the existing site.

The role

St. Julian’s School seeks a Visiting Music Teacher specialising in Cello. The Music Department is housed in a repurposed Palácio, although much of the one-to-one teaching takes place in multiple spaces across the site. All students study Music for at least one hour a week until the end of Year 9, with strong uptake for GCSE and IB courses. The department comprises four full-time teaching staff, an administrator and 18 Visiting Music Teachers.

The starting date is September 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instrumental lessons for students, enabling them to perform to high standards and achieve their full potential in music lessons and performances.
• Deliver mainly one-to-one lessons, with possible opportunities to assist with the school’s busy and successful extra-curricular programme.
• Work closely with the Music Administrator and under the direct guidance of the Director of Music.

Requirements

• St. Julian's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
• The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and criminal record screening, including overseas where appropriate.
• At least one reference must be from the head or principal of your current or most recent school where relevant.

The closing date is Monday 24 August 2026.