Visiting Music Teacher (Singing)

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Wetherby Pembridge is the latest demonstration of Inspired's commitment to providing the highest academic excellence, curriculum rigour, extensive premium co‑curricular facilities, and the very best support in accessing the top universities in the world. 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, as well as global exchange and summer camp programmes, providing students with even more opportunities to transform and broaden their horizons.

The school features state‑of‑the‑art learning environments with future‑ready specialist teaching spaces, including a full floor of science labs, a library with a seven‑floor glass atrium, professional‑standard theatre facilities, a vibrant Creative and Performing Arts programme and outstanding provision for sport both onsite and nearby.

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Singing 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 singing provision at Wetherby Pembridge. Working closely with the Founding Head of Music, the successful candidate will have an exciting role in helping to develop an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive Music programme for this exciting chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey.

• To teach the highest quality individual music lessons to pupils.
• To promote musical excellence and enjoyment of music by demonstrating vocal 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 pupil’s progress and achievements.
• To set and communicate specific targets for pupil’s 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 with either ABRSM, Rockschool or Trinity exam boards.
• Use departmental systems of awards and monitoring concerns in order to communicate pupil’s progress and/or concerns with the Head of Music in a timely manner.
• Where applicable, to communicate with parents pupil’s progress and/or concerns.
• To direct ensembles and/or music activities when timetables allow and as per the request of the Head of Music.
• To pro‑actively engage in initiatives to achieve consistency across the music department (curriculum, ensembles and individual lessons).
• Whenever possible, to support music events in the music calendar.

• Recognised music qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• High‑level performance ability and demonstrated expertise on one or more instruments or voice.
• Proven experience teaching individual students and/or directing ensembles across a range of ages and abilities.
• Strong understanding of music pedagogy, including differentiation, inclusive practice, and student‑centred learning approaches.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, including lesson planning, scheduling, and record keeping.
• Confidence using technology to support music learning, rehearsal, or performance preparation.
• A collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach, with the ability to work within a busy and dynamic department.
• A commitment to high artistic standards, professionalism, and student development.

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.