At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through music lessons and lead school bands and ensembles.
- Company: Ark Soane Academy, a top-performing secondary school in Acton.
- Benefits: Twice as many training days, coaching, and protected planning time.
- Other info: Open-door culture with collaborative staff and exceptional student behaviour.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming education through music.
- Qualifications: Expertise in teaching instruments like guitar, piano, or drums.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
We are looking to expand our team of peripatetic music teachers. The successful candidate will work with staff from our music department to maximise the number of pupils participating and thriving in musical life at Soane by taking up an instrument. The successful candidate will embed the school vision and support the development of an outstanding school that empowers our students to take responsibility and drive their own destinies.
We are recruiting for teachers with expertise in one or more of the following instruments:
- Drum Kit
- Guitar
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Violin
Our peripatetic music programme includes the offer of paired and one-to-one lessons to our pupils. Alongside instrumental teaching, there may also be the opportunity to lead sessions with our school bands and ensembles.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent playing skills
- Experience in teaching the instrument(s) at all levels
- An unwavering determination to deliver excellence for students from all starting points.
- Desirable – experience in preparing students for ABRSM examinations
Benefits include:
- Leaders at Soane prevent unnecessary demands on teacher time – meetings, marking and administrative tasks are minimised to ensure teachers can be highly effective.
- The curriculum and resourcing ensure that teachers rarely plan alone: staff time is used where it is most valuable.
- We have a truly open-door culture where frequent low-stakes feedback is the norm.
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
- Coaching for every teacher
- Protected co-planning time
- Access to high-quality, regular professional development
Ark Soane Academy is an Ofsted outstanding secondary school located in Acton. Our 2021 founding cohort sat their GCSEs in 2026 and achieved outstanding results, with 90% of our pupils achieving a 4 or above in English and Maths. We opened our A-level provision in September 2026 and there are now 1,000 pupils enrolled from Years 7-12.
Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Peripatetic Music Teacher in Acton employer: ARK
Ark is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With 27 days of annual leave, access to a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning, employees are empowered to grow within their roles while making a meaningful impact in education across South London. The collaborative environment at EdCity fosters innovation and connection, making it an ideal place for those passionate about transforming the lives of children through education.
