Visiting Music Teacher Piano in Reading

• Teacher of Piano (Visiting Music Teacher)
• Approximately 6 hours per week initially

Bradfield College is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Piano (Visiting Music Teacher) to join our thriving Music Department.

Music has been at the heart of Bradfield College since its foundation and continues to play a defining role in the life of the school.

Today, the department offers an ambitious and distinctive programme that combines exceptional musical opportunities with the breadth and intellectual richness of an outstanding all-round education.

Set within the beautiful Pang Valley, yet within easy reach of London and Oxford, Bradfield provides an inspiring environment in which young musicians can flourish.

Pupils benefit from expert individual tuition, outstanding specialist teachers, and a rich programme of performances both within the College and at prestigious venues across the country.

We are seeking an exceptional piano teacher who shares our belief that music education extends beyond the weekly lesson.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-looking department that believes music should be both ambitious and inclusive, nurturing accomplished musicians while helping every pupil discover a lifelong appreciation of music.

The Role

• Teach individual piano lessons to pupils aged 13–18 across the full range of abilities.
• Inspire and motivate pupils, from those learning for enjoyment to those preparing for examinations, diplomas and conservatoire auditions.
• Prepare pupils for concerts, examinations, competitions and other performance opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Music, Head of Instrumental Studies and fellow Visiting Music Teachers to support pupils' musical development.
• Encourage pupils to participate fully in the musical life of the College, including ensembles, concerts and masterclasses.
• Maintain accurate lesson registers and communicate regularly with the Music Department regarding pupil progress.
• Write two reports each academic year and attend the annual virtual parents' meeting.
• Attend the annual Visiting Music Teacher INSET day.
• Contribute, where appropriate, to concerts, workshops and other departmental initiatives.
• The Person
• Be an outstanding pianist and musician with an active professional profile or equivalent experience.
• Have significant experience of teaching pupils across a wide range of abilities.
• Be able to inspire pupils through imaginative, engaging and well-structured teaching.
• Be a genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively within a large and ambitious music department.
• Be open-minded, embracing a broad range of musical styles, educational approaches and performance opportunities.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of musical education.
• Understand and support the ethos of Bradfield College.
• The Department

Bradfield is a Steinway School with exceptional musical facilities, including a recently refurbished Music Hall, a fleet of Steinway pianos, a state-of-the-art Mac Suite, dedicated recording facilities, and outstanding performance spaces including the College Chapel and the iconic Greek Theatre.

The department offers an ambitious programme of individual tuition, ensembles, concerts, masterclasses and performance opportunities, delivered by an outstanding team of specialist teachers.

We celebrate many different musical ambitions and recognise that excellence takes many forms, whether a pupil is preparing for a conservatoire audition, performing in Chapel Choir, discovering a passion for jazz, or simply developing a lifelong love of music.

Our Visiting Music Teachers are central to the success of the department.

We are looking for colleagues who are genuinely invested in the progress of every pupil, who take pride in helping young musicians fulfil their potential, and who enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.

Above all, we value teachers who build strong relationships with their pupils and believe that every lesson should equip pupils with new understanding, inspire them to practise with purpose and independence, and leave them looking forward to the next lesson.

In return Bradfield College offers a variety of benefits, such as

• Contributory workplace pension scheme and 3 x life cover
• Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• BHSF Health Cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Free parking and lunch provided when the College kitchens are open

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 August 2026.

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's recruitment, selection and disclosure policy and procedure.

The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the school can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful.

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It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.

All new appointments are subject to a probationary period.

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