We are seeking to appoint a self-employed Visiting Music Teacher (VMT) to teach Classical Guitar from Easter 2026, or sooner if available.
Teaching is likely to be timetabled over two days per week during the school term and will involve providing individual music lessons to students. The successful applicant will be suitably qualified to teach and motivate students of all levels. This is an opportunity to be part of a busy and vibrant music department.
The music department currently comprises three academic teachers and approximately thirty visiting music teachers, including four heads of instrumental section. The facilities include teaching and rehearsal rooms for individual lessons and small groups, larger classrooms, a music technology room, and offices for the Director of Music, Assistant Director of Music and department Administrator.
The department runs an extremely full programme of extracurricular activities, some in collaboration with the drama department or with Abingdon School.
All staff share the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students, in accordance with the School’s safeguarding policies.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please read the candidate job pack and complete an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Sarah Rollings, Head, then sent to:
Human Resources
St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply now
To apply for this position, please complete the downloadable application form and send it to: recruitment@shsk.org.uk
All job applicants are requested to read the following documents:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
