Self Employed Bassoon Teacher

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for a Self-employed Bassoon Teacher who is able to teach to a high level. The successful candidate would primarily responsible for individual instrumental lessons. The post would be equally suited to someone established as a teacher or a suitably qualified candidate looking to enter the profession. This position reports to the Director of Music.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Wednesday 18th November 2026 and interviews will take place on either Wednesday 25th November or Thursday 26th November 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s School is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff, contractors, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE, Bancroft’s will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the process of assessing suitability.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.