Brighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint an Associate Visiting Teacher (Guitar) to start in September 2026.
The Department
The Music Department is a lively and much-loved part of school life, playing a central role in the experience of children from Reception to Year 6. Our aim is to foster a lifelong love of music through engaging classroom lessons, inspiring performances, and a wide range of cocurricular opportunities.
Music is taught throughout the Prep School, with pupils developing their singing, listening, composing, and performing skills in a supportive and creative environment.
Lessons are designed to encourage confidence, curiosity, and enjoyment, ensuring that every child can experience success and make progress.
Music-making extends far beyond the classroom. Many pupils learn individual instruments and take part in a vibrant programme of ensembles, choirs, and concerts. The department works closely with visiting specialist teachers to provide high-quality instrumental and vocal tuition.
The Chamber Choir is one of the flagship ensembles of the Prep School. Made up of talented and committed singers from the upper years, the choir performs regularly at school events, services, and concerts throughout the year. The ensemble provides pupils with the opportunity to develop their vocal technique, musicianship and confidence while performing a varied and exciting repertoire.
Performance opportunities are plentiful and form an important part of musical life. From informal sharing concerts and year-group performances to larger community events, pupils are encouraged to perform regularly and celebrate their achievements. Musical theatre is a particular highlight of the school calendar. Our recent production of The Wind in the Willows showcased the remarkable talents of pupils across the Prep School, both on stage and behind the scenes. The production was a tremendous success, bringing together acting, singing and instrumental music in a joyful celebration of creativity and teamwork.
The department is committed to nurturing every child's musical potential, whether they are taking their first musical steps in Reception or performing confidently as they prepare to move on to senior school.
Through a rich and varied programme of lessons, rehearsals and performances, pupils develop not only musical skills but also confidence, resilience, collaboration, and a genuine appreciation of the arts.
We are looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm for inspiring young musicians and who can create engaging learning experiences that encourage children to develop their skills and confidence.
Successful candidates will be passionate, adaptable, and committed to supporting the broad and ambitious life of the school.
Role Specification
- Teach Year 4 pupils in individual lessons of 35 minutes' duration and Years 2 and 3 pupils in small groups of 4–5 pupils, according to the timetable agreed with the Director of Music. Over time this role could evolve to teach other year groups.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instrumental lessons that foster musical development, enjoyment, confidence, and good practice habits.
- Perform to the best of your ability all the duties associated with the post and to contribute positively to the musical life of the Prep School.
- Begin all lessons punctually, informing the Music Administrator and/or Director of Music of any unavoidable lateness or absence at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Organise and maintain your teaching timetable in accordance with the Prep School music lesson schedule and submit updated copies to the Music Administrator as required.
- Agree in advance with the Director of Music any additional teaching commitments, ensemble coaching, workshops, performances or similar activities.
- Keep accurate records of attendance, lesson content and pupil progress, maintaining registers as required by the School.
- Write reports for pupils and provide feedback to parents and staff in accordance with the School's reporting procedures and published deadlines.
- Monitor and support pupils' musical progress, preparing them for performances, assessments and examinations where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with class teachers, form tutors, parents and the Director of Music regarding pupil progress and any concerns.
- Contribute to concerts, assemblies, musical events, open mornings and other activities that promote and enhance the musical life and reputation of the Prep School.
- To follow the proper and reasonable directions, regulations and procedures of the School.
- Any other reasonable management request.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- This role will involve daily contact with pupils and the successful candidate will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
- All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible and with whom they come into contact.
Competitive rates of pay depending on skills and experience.
