Visiting Teacher of Viola and Violin (Maternity Cover)
Badminton School, Bristol, BS9 3BA21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
11 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25.50 per 40 minute lesson
Visiting Teacher of Viola and Violin (Maternity Cover) job summary
Position: VT of Viola and Violin (Maternity Cover)
Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA
Hours: The number of lessons will depend on demand and cannot be guaranteed. Initially, there will be one viola pupil, two violin pupils and a weekly training orchestra support role. There will also be opportunities to undertake occasional paid playing in school concerts.
The closing date for this position will be Thursday 5th March at 8:00am
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Visiting Teacher of Viola and Violin to support the Music Department on a maternity cover basis.
Main responsibilities include:
• To stimulate and foster enthusiasm for Violin and Viola playing within the school
• Prepare lessons taking account of pupils’ abilities
• Identify and encourage each pupil to realise their potential
• Employing good subject knowledge, become fully acquainted with the appropriate specifications and exam boards and carry out the requirements thereof
• Keep abreast of developments in your music teaching
To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:
• An outstanding viola and violin player
• An experienced teacher of viola and violin
• Excellent subject knowledge
• A clear understanding of music examination boards, including ABRSM and Trinity
For full details of the essential criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure.
What We Offer:
• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)
• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)
Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Badminton School
- School type
- Independent school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 516 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Badminton School website
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