Are you a passionate musician who takes pride in nurturing young talent and thrives as part of a close-knit, supportive team?
Following the continued success of our Music Department, Brambletye School is seeking dedicated and inspiring Visiting Music Teachers to join our friendly, hardworking, and vibrant creative community. Music is at the absolute heart of school life here, guiding our pupils under the school’s core ethos: Work Hard, Play Hard, Be Kind.
The Role
As a Visiting Music Teacher, you will be a vital ambassador for our Music Department. You will play a central role in the daily life of our school, creating a safe, professional, and encouraging environment where pupils can explore their creativity, build confidence, and express themselves musically.
From delivering engaging 1-to-1 lessons to preparing pupils for informal concerts, external examinations (such as ABRSM), or prestigious senior school music scholarships, your expertise will help shape a lifelong love and appreciation of music.
About You
Whether you have extensive pedagogical experience in your specialist instrument or are an accomplished professional performer with a natural gift for teaching, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for practitioners who:
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for music education and the ability to motivate young learners aged 2 to 13.
- Possess excellent communication skills for engaging with pupils, parents, and staff.
- Maintain high standards of punctuality, professional integrity, and safeguarding.
- Adopt an adaptable, flexible approach suitable for a busy prep school environment.
Key Information
- Employment Status: Visiting Music Teachers are engaged on a self-employed basis.
- Flexibility: Visiting Music Teachers at Brambletye manage their own timetables, select their own repertoire, and set their own hourly rates (with a small administrative fee payable to the school).
- Lessons: Typically 30 minutes in duration, delivered on a rotating basis during the school day.
- Support & Collaboration: You will receive full support from our Director of Music, Rachel Selleck, helping you integrate seamlessly into the school’s wider musical and ensemble programme.
Further Information & How to Apply
https://www.brambletye.co.uk/vacancies/
For the full details of the role, please refer to the Visiting Music Teacher Applicant Information Pack.
Before applying, please ensure you have read the documents listed under the Supporting Recruitment Documents & Policies section on the vacancies page.
To apply, please download and complete the Brambletye School Application Form in full. Once completed, the form should be returned to Heather White, HR Manager, via email at [email protected].
Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.
Key Dates
Application deadline: Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 9:00am.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 22nd June 2026.
Safeguarding Statement
Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Grinstead RH19 3PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
