Classical Guitar Teacher
Trinity Academy, Bristol, BS7 9BY24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £39 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a music specialist school which means:
10% of our students gain entrance to the school through a music aptitude test
All year 7 students are offered a free instrument and heavily discounted lessons
All year 7 and 8 students sing in a weekly choir
Key Stage 3 students receive 2 weekly 50 minute lessons
A third of our students have instrumental/vocal lessons, 40 of them are on drums and we now have a waiting list.
Complete support from the Headteacher, the Leadership team and the Trust in prioritising music
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Classical Guitar Teacher to join our team of Peripatetic teachers from January 2027 This is an exciting opportunity to build our classical guitar teaching at Trinity for the first time.
Applicants should hold the equivalent of teaching diploma, Conservatoire/University performance degree qualification or have a proven track record of excellence.
This is a self-employed position with approximately 1 hour work per week at a rate of £39 per hour. If the successful candidate was able to teach popular guitar in addition, this could be much higher. The work could expand as student numbers grow.
If you would like to find out more about the school including FAQs, please visit the website at: www.trinityacademybristol.org.
Please note that we will only consider online applications through eteach, and will not consider CVs so please ensure that your supporting statement on the application meets the requirements of the person specification.
Closing date: 1st November 2026
Interviews: 9th November 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.
Due to the high levels of applications for roles at Trinity, we are unable to register receipt of applications. Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We are a life-friendly school and support our employees in achieving a balance in life and meeting their commitments beyond school.
We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Amplify Education is a newly formed multi-academy trust of 22 schools in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, created through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. A bold voice for Bristol, we build belief in every young person, expand opportunities, nurture potential and strengthen citizenship. If you’re looking for a Trust that is ambitious, reflective and collaborative, Amplify Education could be the perfect place for you.
We invite you to join our team at Trinity Academy. Trinity is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for an exceptional teacher to join us in our mission.
We are a music specialist school which means:
10% of our students gain entrance to the school through a music aptitude test
All year 7 students are offered a free instrument and heavily discounted lessons
All year 7 and 8 students sing in a weekly choir
Key Stage 3 students receive 2 weekly 50 minute lessons
A third of our students have instrumental/vocal lessons, 40 of them are on drums and we now have a waiting list.
Complete support from the Headteacher, the Leadership team and the Trust in prioritising music
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Trinity Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1062 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Trinity Academy website
- Email address
- athornton-parr@trinityacademybristol.org
- Phone number
- 0117 450 9379
Trinity Academy is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for a highly motivated, professional and well qualified teacher and leader to join us in our mission.
Why choose Trinity Academy?
Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching
Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co planning
Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Schemes of work fully resourced and ready
School location
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