Visiting Teacher of Viola and Violin
Posted 1 day 13 hours ago by The Boarding Schools' Association
Closing Date: 5 March 2026
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Salary: £25.50 per 40 minute lesson
Employment Term: Temporary
Position: VT of Viola and Violin (Maternity Cover)
Hours: The number of lessons will depend on demand and cannot be guaranteed. Initially, there will be one viola pupil, two violin pupils and a weekly training orchestra support role. There will also be opportunities to undertake occasional paid playing in school concerts.
The closing date for this position will be Thursday 5th March at 8:00am
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Visiting Teacher of Viola and Violin to support the Music Department on a maternity cover basis.
Main responsibilities- To stimulate and foster enthusiasm for Violin playing within the school
- Prepare lessons taking account of the pupils' abilities
- Identify and encourage each pupil to realise their potential
- Employing good subject knowledge, become fully acquainted with the appropriate specifications and exam boards and carry out the requirements thereof
- Keep abreast of developments in your music teaching
- An outstanding viola and violin player
- An experienced teacher of viola and violin
- Excellent subject knowledge
- A clear understanding of music examination boards, including ABRSM and Trinity
For full details of the essential criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure.
What We Offer- Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)
Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.