Visiting Music Teachers

About the job

Contract: Self employed

Hours: 

Approximately one and a half days per week required for Singing Teacher (VMT) role, 

Approximately one day per week required for Oboe and Bassoon Teacher (VMT) & Violin Teacher (VMT) roles.

Salary: c. £55 per hour

Required: September 2024

Westminster Under School seeks to appoint experienced and well qualified musicians to join our thriving department as Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs).

We are seeking specialists in Singing, Oboe and Bassoon, and Violin.

The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of delivering excellence in teaching and preparing students for auditions, exams and concerts.

Visiting music teachers are required to work alongside the Director of Music and departmental team. The department enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality and diversity of music created through its choirs, orchestras, jazz and wind bands, chamber music groups, and occasional stage musicals. 

There will also be the opportunity to work with co-curricular ensembles and assist in the planning and management of concerts and other music events, as directed by the Director of Music.

Approximately one and a half days per week are required to teach for Singing Teacher (VMT) role and Approximately one day per week is required for Oboe and Bassoon Teacher (VMT) & Violin Teacher (VMT) roles. It is dependent on the availability of the pupil.

Westminster is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions and is the only ancient London school to occupy its original site. Situated close to Parliament and Westminster Abbey, together with the stimulating diversity of the South Bank and West End, the School has a special atmosphere.

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The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 1st May 2024. 

Interviews will take place w/c 6th May 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Westminster Under School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School is a Registered Charity (no 312728).