Visiting Music Teacher - Orchestral Percussion

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

VISITING MUSIC TEACHER – ORCHESTRAL PERCUSSION

The Royal Hospital School is seeking a Visiting Music Teacher (Orchestral Percussion) from January 2025. This part-time role involves 5-6 hours of teaching per week, focusing on delivering high-quality Orchestral percussion lessons, including technique, repertoire, scales, and sight-reading. The successful candidate will also prepare students for external music exams (ABRSM/Trinity) and contribute to the musical development of pupils across various levels. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic music department and inspire young musicians.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10 October 09:00

Interviews will be held: 15/16 or 17 October 2024

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies . 

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Further details of this position can be downloaded by

visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager

on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School,

please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.