Peripatetic Instrumental Teacher (Self-Employed)
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be Arranaged
Closing date
31 December 2025 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
5 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36/hour - self employed basis
Peripatetic Instrumental Teacher (Self-Employed) job summary
Peripatetic Woodwind Tutor (Flute Specialist) - Self-Employed
Are you an enthusiastic Peripatetic Woodwind Tutor (Flute Specialist), able to inspire and nurture the musical needs of keen, young musicians?
Would you like to work within an Academy Trust with a long musical heritage and where Music is not only valued but actively promoted and where more than 600 students currently have Instrumental or Singing Lessons?
Due to an expansion of our provision this is a wonderful opportunity to become part of our team at West Norfolk Academies Trust where Music is central to our Vision.
We are looking for Peripatetic Woodwind Teachers but we would also welcoming applications from all tutors in all disciplines.
Salary: £36/hour on a self employed basis
Working for West Norfolk Academies Trust (based at Springwood High School but working at all Trust schools)
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Website: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
About Us:
It is fair to say that Music has a rich heritage here at West Norfolk Academies. As one of the most vibrant departments across all schools within the trust it is very rare not to hear music being rehearsed and performed before and after school as well as at break and lunch time.
As a trust we are actively looking to increase uptake of pupils learning a musical instrument in both primary and secondary schools. We are seeking to appoint inspirational and dynamic peripatetic instrumental teachers to deliver high quality one to one, small group and ensemble tuition across the Trust.
The successful candidates will be inspiring and experienced teachers, committed to helping develop music provision across all schools within the trust.
Main Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- plan individual lessons and overall schemes of work for pupils
- teach individual and/or group lessons lasting from 15 minutes to an hour or longer, usually incorporating elements of general musicianship, such as ear training and theory, as well as instrumental technique and interpretation
- arrange lesson schedules, collect fees and enter students for examinations
- develop your knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development
- negotiate time and accommodation slots for school-based music lessons and work alongside classroom teachers on music activities
- communicate with parents about their child's lessons and progress
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st December 2025
Interview Dates: TBC
Start Date: To be Arranged
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springwood High School website
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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