The King's School Worcester is seeking one or two self-employed singing teachers who are passionate about singing and helping pupils of all ages and abilities to discover their voice.

The successful candidate will nurture our pupils’ musical abilities and prepare them for performances, exams, and personal development in singing.

We anticipate that there is the potential for up to three days of teaching from September 2025.

Responsibilities

The self-employed peripatetic teacher will:

• Teach individual (and, if required, group) lessons, catering to pupils of all abilities and across an age range of 5 to 18 years.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment to build students’ confidence and love for singing.
• Have the ability to work with singers in a variety of styles from classical, through to musical theatre and pop.
• Collaborate with the school to prepare students for exams, performances, concerts, and other musical events.
• Pay full regard to the ‘Safeguarding Responsibilities at King’s Worcester’ information included in the job description in order to actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils, reporting any concerns in a timely manner.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate skill, experience and a passion for teaching singing. Someone who will work well independently, managing their own schedule and liaising with parents, whilst collaborating effectively with the School. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people, and be willing to attend annual safeguarding training.

How to apply:

Please review the job description and person specification below and then visit our Vacancies page at www.ksw.org.uk/careers to complete the peripatetic teacher application form, returning it to the HR team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk

Enquiries about the opportunity are welcomed and can also be sent to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am Tuesday 24 June 2025

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. As such we believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.