Concord College - Visiting Music Teacher - Singing (zero hours contract)

Location: Shropshire
School: Concord College
Salary: Competitive
Type: Part-time
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Summary

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Visting Music Teacher for Singing from September 2026 who can inspire and enthuse others and who will be willing to contribute and add to our established extracurricular programme.

Detail

Visiting Music Teachers form a vital part of the Music Department at Concord College. Our team of Visiting Music Teachers provide expert one-to-one tuition, helping to support and guide the students through their music journey. The Visiting Music Teacher also plays an active and supporting role for all Music department activities, through the provision of clubs and activities, such as ensembles and choirs. The successful applicant will have the ability to provide instrumental or vocal tuition expertly and confidently to all age groups (13-19). They should have the ability to teach a main instrument or voice up to and including diploma standard, with a proven track record of helping students pass their music exams or succeeding in their musical aims. Ideally, the applicant will themselves be an active performing musician, for example, in an orchestra/band, chamber group or choir. They will also be up to date in their teaching practice with a solid record of CPD.

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work at one of the country’s leading independent schools and within a well-resourced and thriving Music department. They will be leading one to one singing lessons to respectful and hard-working students (between 13-19 years) who are eager to excel in everything they do. Our students’ musical interests are varied and include classical, musical theatre and popular vocal styles. Therefore tuition, performing and accompanying experience covering all these styles will be an advantage. Alongside individual teaching, there is the opportunity to lead the college Choir and Chamber Choir and to assist and participate in the numerous music events run as part of the performing art calendar.

Currently there are 13 hours per week available. This includes 11.5 hours per week of one-to-one teaching and 1.5 hours leading the college Choir and Chamber Choir. Due to the casual nature of the role, however, there will be no set or standard hours of work, nor will there be a guaranteed minimum number of hours of work, as hours of attendance will fluctuate depending on student demand. Lessons take place off timetable, this year on Tuesdays from 4.00pm and Wednesdays from 12:30pm. Applicants should be suitably qualified and have a relevant degree or vocational qualifications.

Why choose Concord College?

Set in 73 acres of beautiful countryside, Concord College is a highly academic independent international co-educational boarding school in England, with about 550 students aged 13-19. Historic buildings sit alongside our state-of-the-art facilities, which include areas providing extra-curricular activities, sport and recreation, with 2026 seeing the opening of a new sports hall and boarding house. With about 40 nationalities represented amongst our students, we enjoy a wonderfully diverse environment with a strong community feel and rigour, creativity and kindness at our core. Concord appears regularly in lists of the world’s top schools, including the Spear’s Top 100 Private Schools.

Academic achievement at Concord College is exceptional. During 2024-25, students achieved 87% 7-9 (A*/A) at GCSE and 95% A*-B at A level. We are also delighted that over 75 students have been offered placed at Oxford and Cambridge and over 150 students offered placed at Imperial College London in the last five years.

In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits include lunch or supper at no charge in the dining room, a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.

The closing date for applications is midday Wednesday 13 May 2026. We expect to schedule interviews during the week beginning Monday 18 May 2026.

Applications will, however, be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the date stated above should we appoint a suitable candidate.

For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.concordcollegeuk.com, or contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk tel: 01694 731631.

Please note CVs will only be accepted if submitted with a fully completed application form.

Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Child protection screening is undertaken which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Our policy in relation to the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.