Visiting Music Teacher - Organ & Piano
This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Kingham Hill School, now part of the Dean Close Foundation, is proud of its thriving and vibrant Music Department. We are seeking an inspiring and talented Visiting Music Teacher of Organ and Piano to join our team from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop the musical journey of our pupils, encouraging a lifelong love of music and performance.
The Role
As a Visiting Music Teacher, you will:
- Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition in both organ and piano, from beginner level through to Grade 8.
- Inspire and motivate pupils of all ages and abilities, supporting them to achieve their best.
- Prepare pupils for exams, concerts, and recitals, while fostering a love for performance.
- Contribute to the wider musical life of the School, including ensembles, rehearsals, and productions.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, communication, and record-keeping.
What You’ll Need
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- An accomplished musician, proficient in both piano and organ, with proven teaching experience up to Grade 8.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and able to inspire confidence and creativity in young musicians.
- Organised, flexible, and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
- Supportive of the Dean Close Foundation’s values of love, courage, and contribution, and committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
A relevant music degree or diploma is essential, while QTS or other teaching qualifications and significant performance experience are desirable.
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached job description or contact the Dean Close Kingham Hill School HR Team via hr@kinghamhill.org for with your query.
The School
Kingham Hill School is a forward-thinking independent boarding and day school set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Music plays a central role in school life, and our facilities and programme provide rich opportunities for pupils to explore and excel.
We are delighted that Kingham Hill School has joined the Dean Close Foundation ahead of the Academic Year 2025/26. This collaboration strengthens our provision, broadens opportunities for pupils, and celebrates our shared values of community, creativity, and excellence.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Some of our available benefits
Discounted tickets to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
Cycle to Work Scheme for all staff
Enhanced holiday
Electric Car Scheme available for staff
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