Visiting Music Teacher (Viola/Violin)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Visiting Music Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department.

You will deliver high-quality individual violin/viola lessons to pupils from Year 2 to Year 8, inspiring and developing young musicians. The successful candidate will have a strong background in music and teaching, with a commitment to fostering musical excellence and achievement. In addition, you will run a string ensemble as agreed with the Director of Music.

This position is a permanent, part-time, zero-hours role, offering approximately 1.5 days per week based on the needs of the timetable (hours to be agreed), and is paid at £19.25 per pupil per lesson.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching 30-minute individual violin/viola lessons to pupils from Year 2 to Year 8.
• Providing between 28-30 lessons per pupil per academic year.
• Planning lessons with tailored objectives to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encouraging participation across all ability levels and monitoring progress.
• Setting targets and supporting pupils with practice requirements.
• Preparing pupils for music exams, concerts, and auditions.
• Writing progress reports and communicating with parents as required.
• Running a string ensemble as agreed with the Director of Music.
• Supporting Music Department events, including concerts, as agreed with the Director of Music.
• Fostering a culture of excellence, commitment, and aspiration within the department.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level with a relevant specialism.
• Ability to teach pupils aged 6-13 and play the violin/viola to a high standard.
• Experience delivering inspiring lessons to pupils of all ages and abilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and conduct.
• Passion for musical excellence and best practice.

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status or a postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in a Prep School setting.
• Ability to accompany.

In return we offer:

• A friendly and supportive team.
• A beautiful working environment in the New Forest.
• Free lunch during term time when the kitchens are operational.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including 24-hour GP access.
• Free onsite parking and Cycle-to-Work scheme.

Apply Today!

To apply, please complete our online application form by clicking 'Apply Now.'  If you prefer to apply offline, an alternative application form is available by emailing hr@walhampton.com.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th May (09:00)

Date for interview: Friday 9th May 2025 at the School.

Please note: Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing an application form. You may supplement your application with your CV, but we will not process a CV in isolation. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the role on appointment. No agencies, please.

Walhampton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other safer recruitment procedures.



For more information about Walhampton, please visit www.walhampton.com.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of modern Britain. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. Appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.

The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action (IDEA) Working Party of staff, parents and governors to help drive forward positive change.