13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    20 October 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

UQT/MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

UQT/MPS/UPS

Musician in Residence/Instrumental Peripatetic Teacher job summary

This post will be part time, 1 day per week (0.2 FTE)

The school is looking to appoint a well-qualified, excellent practitioner to deliver high-quality one-to-one and small group lessons in keyboard and voice, with the possibility of teaching drums and guitar if able. The tuition will be delivered separately from the standard curriculum, offering pupils additional opportunities to develop their musical skills.

The successful candidate should be a musician and teacher of imagination and commitment, able to teach piano and voice, and keen to work with pupils of all abilities in a well-resourced and forward-thinking department.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To undertake duties as described in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
  • The post is otherwise subject to the Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales, and subsequent Orders in terms of duties and working time, also any local agreements, LA Circulars and guidelines giving interpretations of teachers’ conditions of service.
  • To fulfill the Teachers’ Standards in England as published by the Department for Education.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To provide either small group or individual tuition in vocal studies or a musical instrument.
  • Plan and prepare a course of lessons appropriate to the skill of each pupil.
  • Teach group or individual lessons according to the timetable.
  • Prepare pupils for examination by external boards, where required.
  • Provide or contribute oral and/or written assessments and reports on individual pupils or groups of pupils.
  • Communicate and consult with parents on pupil matters relating to their tuition or examination entry.
  • A willingness to contribute to music life at the school is essential; preparing pupils for concerts, assemblies and festivals, as appropriate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Selly Park Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, all of which can be viewed at https://sellyparkgirls.org/policies

Applying for the job

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About Selly Park Girls' School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
804 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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Selly Park Girls’ School is a high performing 11-16 school in the south of Birmingham with a proven record of GCSE success.

We are a school where we put students at the centre. We want every student to be kind to others, aspirational and ambitious in what they can achieve. We want to ensure that our students can reach their potential in a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment. This is reflected in our four pillars school ethos.

We attract staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils. From teachers, governors and senior leaders to administrators and support staff. Everyone has a role to play in the success of the school.

Selly Park Girls' School is known for its high expectations, academic success, first-class education and its innovative approach. Our vision and values underpin all we do. Indeed, everyone who knows us or visits our school speaks of our distinct ethos.

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