Visiting Music Teacher (Drum/Percussion) in London

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents. Founded in 2013, Inspired is backed by investors and is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition and expansion. In 2023, Inspired was recognised as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

Wetherby Pembridge is the latest demonstration of Inspired's commitment to providing the highest academic excellence and extensive premium co-curricular facilities. This exceptional co-educational senior school opened in Olympia, London in September 2025, providing students with access to Inspired’s global best practices in teaching and learning. The school will expand over the next few years to educate students in Years 7-13.

The school features state-of-the-art learning environments, including a full floor of science labs, a library with a seven-floor glass atrium, professional-standard theatre facilities, and outstanding provision for sport. We welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Brass Teacher to be in post ready for September 2026.

This is a superb opportunity for the right candidate to leverage their experience as a music specialist in a high-performing school environment to help establish world-class instrumental provision at Wetherby Pembridge. Working closely with the Founding Head of Music, the successful candidate will help develop an innovative and comprehensive Music programme.

• To teach the highest quality individual music lessons to pupils;
• To promote musical excellence and enjoyment of music by demonstrating instrumental skills to pupils;
• To ensure the safeguarding of all pupils, in line with the school’s safeguarding policy;
• To ensure progress of all pupils by preparing and teaching lessons appropriately tailored for each student;
• To keep a detailed record of pupils’ progress and achievements;
• To set and communicate specific targets for pupils’ individual practice each week;
• To have a clear knowledge and understanding of the requirements and marking criteria for music exams relevant to your instrument(s);
• Where applicable, to ensure that pupils are well prepared for music exams;
• Use departmental systems of awards and monitoring concerns to communicate pupils’ progress and/or concerns;
• Where applicable, to communicate with parents’ progress and/or concerns;
• To direct ensembles and/or music activities when timetables allow;
• To pro-actively engage in initiatives to achieve consistency across the music department;
• Whenever possible, to support music events in the music calendar.

• Bachelor's degree in Music;
• Proven success in teaching instrumental lessons to various ages and skill levels;
• Professional performance experience;
• Familiarity with different teaching methodologies and techniques;
• Professional standard in their main instrument;
• Ability to teach a wide range of musical genres and styles;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively;
• Strong organisational abilities to manage schedules, lesson plans, and student progress;
• Capability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs;
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics;
• Willingness to collaborate with other members of the department;
• Genuine passion for music education and a desire to inspire a love of music in students;
• Dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.