Accompanist in Residence and Piano Teacher

About the job

Required: September 2025

Uppingham School has an exciting opportunity for a talented accompanist and piano teacher to join our musical team and contribute to the wider school boarding community.  

You will assist the Head of Keyboard in performing in and accompanying concerts, competitions, performance platforms, examinations and internal auditions as required.

You will also deliver one to one piano lessons, prepare students for concerts, competitions, scholarships and auditions and also accompany pupils in their instrumental/singing lessons.

Additional responsibilities will include accompanying ensembles and performing as a soloist in recitals and chamber music concerts, as well as coaching chamber ensembles as required.

The role will be offered for the academic year from September 2025 – 33 weeks in total.  

The role would ideally suit a recent conservatoire graduate and provide a supportive environment in which to develop your skills as a performer, teacher and coach.  

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham 
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 April 2025, 9.00am.

Interviews: TBC.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.