Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (783)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time: 6 hours per week, day TBC
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £40.00 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding Woodwind Teacher who is able to inspire and develop students from beginner to advanced level. The successful candidate should have experience teaching one or more woodwind instruments and be able to support students in developing their technical skills, musical understanding, confidence and performance abilities.

The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching students from Year 7 to Year 13 and be interested in developing the role of woodwind within the wider Music Department.

The post holder will also be expected to lead the school’s Wind Ensemble, supporting students to develop their ensemble skills and musical confidence and providing opportunities for students to perform both within and beyond the school.

What the school offers its staff

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School is an ambitious, collaborative, diverse and dynamic school where innovative teaching and learning are the norm, and everyone’s talents and aspirations are recognised, developed, and rewarded.

The post holder will be engaged on a self-employed basis and be expected to be available for 6 hours per week, term time only. The actual specific day of the week to be worked will be agreed with the successful applicant.

La Retraite is underpinned by the commitment of staff. By joining our team, you join a team of dedicated, like-minded, passionate colleagues in a welcoming staff body, and our Catholic ethos welcomes students and staff of all faiths and none. If you believe you can add to our outstanding team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 02086735644
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Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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