The Role
Kensington Prep is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Visiting Music Teacher (Piano) to join our thriving Music Department from September 2026. This role combines one-to-one piano teaching with a significant contribution as a departmental accompanist, supporting a wide range of musical activities across the school. We are looking for a candidate to work part-time, three days a week.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled pianist with a strong pedagogical approach and excellent collaborative skills. In addition to teaching individual piano lessons, the role plays a key part in supporting ensembles, rehearsals, concerts and performances and is well suited to a musician who enjoys working as part of a busy, ambitious department.
Visiting Music Teachers are independent, self-employed professionals who are supported by the Director of Music and are integral to the musical life of the school.
- To deliver approximately 30 weekly high-quality one-to-one piano lessons to pupils across the school, from beginner to advanced level.
- To act as a departmental accompanist, supporting rehearsals, performances, assemblies, concerts and examinations.
- To contribute actively to the musical life of the department through collaboration with staff, visiting teachers and pupils.
- To support the preparation of pupils for concerts, examinations and other performances.
The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.