Harp Teacher - VMT on Payroll

The Visiting Harp Teacher should be an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher primarily delivering individual lessons with the possibility of taking on some ensemble lessons. The teacher will plan, prepare, and teach lessons and prepare pupils for examinations and performances as part of our successful Music Department team. Ability to teach another instrument to diploma level will also be taken into consideration.

Duties include:
• planning, preparing and teaching lessons in accordance with the specifications and syllabuses of Examination Boards (ABRSM, Trinity College London, and the London College of Music), as appropriate;
• ensuring that all pupils are working at an appropriate level and pace;
• setting and assessing private study/practice assignments regularly, and using these and other means to monitor the progress of pupils;
• consulting as necessary about pupils who present problems either of learning or conduct;
• checking attendance at lessons;
• writing reports at the appropriate time for all pupils taught;
• participating with departmental colleagues in developing the subject with the School; and keeping abreast of developments in the subject by attendance at in-service events as agreed with the Director of Music;
• offering personal support to pupils and meeting parents to review pupils' progress;
• sharing with departmental colleagues in undertaking the administrative tasks necessary to the effective running of the department.

Individual lessons are 30 minutes in length and each pupil should receive around 33 lessons each year. For more advanced pupils, a double lesson is advised.

We are currently offering approx. 5 hours of harp teaching per week with potential to grow the programme or teach a second instrument.

Whilst working in the school, all meals are included for staff.

Closing date: Tuesday 24 February 2026

Application Form:
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