Peripatetic Teacher of Organ

The Godolphin and Latymer School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London. The School’s facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work. The students at Godolphin and Latymer receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved.

Both curricular Music and extra‑curricular activities within Music and the Performing Arts are highly popular, leading to outstanding examination results and producing a thriving programme of exceptional events.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well‑qualified and experienced organ teacher to join the school on a part time basis from September 2026. The allocation of teaching is between a half‑day and one full day week. The department has three organs: an electric three‑manual Allen Renaissance with 62 stops; a Harrison & Harrison two‑manual pipe organ; and a brand new Viscount Ensign FV42 practice organ.

The appointed candidate will teach pupils, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high standard, the technique and musicianship required, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary. The role includes preparing appropriate pupils for Associated Board (or similar) music exams and preparing appropriate pupils for the practical component of GCSE and A Level examinations. There is also scope for accompanying our chamber choirs at evensongs at external venues: recent evensongs include St. Paul’s Cathedral, St. George’s Windsor, Hampton Court, Winchester Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral.

We offer excellent staff benefits and a competitive rate of pay.

For further information about our school and this role, please visit www.godolphinandlatymer.com. Fully completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@godolphinandlatymer.com by noon on the closing date. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is noon on 3 June 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 15 June 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. As a teaching member of staff you will be working directly with, and be responsible for, the children that you teach. You are also likely to have contact with other pupils on a regular basis which may include specific pastoral or other responsibilities for pupils whom you do not teach.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School 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.