Peripatetic Music Tutor - Drums
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £25.00 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Portsmouth Academy seeks to appoint a Peripatetic Music Teacher - Drums to join our team and inspire the next generation of musicians.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting our students to learn and advance their music skills at all levels across KS3 and 4.You will work closely with the Music Department to support students with a range of abilities bringing creativity and enthusiasm to your teaching.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider musical life of the academy through performances, enrichment and the wider extra-curricular programme.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification
- Educated to degree level in Music or related subject
- High level of skill and experience in teaching Drums across Key Stages 3 & 4
- Experience of delivering 1-1 musical tuition
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Support the work of the department and the extra-curricular programme
- Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
What the school offers its staff
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
‘Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community’ – Ofsted
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to 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)About The Portsmouth Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- Rebecca.Findlay@tpa.tsat.uk
“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -
The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Rebecca.Findlay@tpa.tsat.uk.
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