Contract: Self-employed
The Role:
Croydon High School is looking to appoint an exceptional Double Bass Visiting Music Teacher to join our vibrant and ambitious Music Department. You will deliver weekly 30-minute individual lessons to pupils across the Junior and Senior Schools, teaching from beginner to diploma level. Music plays a significant role in school life, with a rich co-curricular programme including orchestras, chamber ensembles, choirs and major annual productions.
In addition to one-to-one tuition, there may be opportunities to coach string ensembles, support performances and prepare pupils for graded examinations. You will play an important part in encouraging pupils to perform, develop resilience and strive for musical excellence within a supportive and high-achieving environment.
VISITING MUSIC TEACHER – DOUBLE BASS
Croydon High School
Contract: Self-employed
Required from: As soon as possible
£53 per hour
The Role:
Croydon High School is looking to appoint an exceptional Double Bass Visiting Music Teacher to join our vibrant and ambitious Music Department. You will deliver weekly 30-minute individual lessons to pupils across the Junior and Senior Schools, teaching from beginner to diploma level. Music plays a significant role in school life, with a rich co-curricular programme including orchestras, chamber ensembles, choirs and major annual productions.
In addition to one-to-one tuition, there may be opportunities to coach string ensembles, support performances and prepare pupils for graded examinations. You will play an important part in encouraging pupils to perform, develop resilience and strive for musical excellence within a supportive and high-achieving environment.
About you:
You will hold a degree or diploma in Music and demonstrate strong professional performance ability alongside proven teaching expertise. An effective communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will be confident working with pupils of varying ages and abilities and committed to maintaining high safeguarding and professional standards. You must be registered as self-employed and hold (or be willing to obtain) a DBS Update Service subscription.
Further information can be found in the information for applicants attachment below,
Why Croydon High School?
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm noon, Monday 2 March 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 9 March 2026.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.