We have a vacancy for a part time Piano Teacher to join our college.
The details for this post are as follows:
Reference (please quote):
82/26
Salary:
£33,465 -£43,915 per annum FTE
Contract:
Fixed Term - 31st August 2027
Start Date:
25th August 2026
Interview Date:
19th June 2026
Closing Date:
Tuesday 9 June 2026 08:00
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
We have a vacancy for a Teacher of Piano to join the team on a part time basis, with the exact working days and times open to negotiation, based on demand for piano lessons post-enrolment. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional pianist who is passionate about the keyboard repertoire but, above all, who delights in helping young people develop their skills and interests. Many of our students play to a very high level, including diploma standard, but we also have grade 5 entry-level pianists qualifying for the A level Music course. The ideal candidate will be able to inspire our lower grade pianists to reach the demands of the A level specification within a relatively short time scale, and will have experience in preparing students for Piano exams, both live and recorded. The role may also include some occasional accompanying.
We are proud to announce that Peter Symonds College has been officially designated an All-Steinway School. All teaching is on Steinway pianos, including two Model B’s, one Model D, 12 Steinway uprights, and our exciting new Spirio piano. This prestigious status reflects our commitment to excellence in music education. Teaching rooms for our visiting teachers are equipped to a very high standard.
For further information, please refer to the background information, job description and person specification for the role. You are also welcome to contact Rachel Platt, Head of Music, for an informal conversation on 01962 857578.
Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email [email protected] quoting the reference number.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
- Job Description
- Background Information
Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to [email protected] quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.
If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.
- Application Form Part 1 (Personal Details)
- Application Form Part 2 (Employment and Education history)
- Help guide for application form
Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Personnel Department
Peter Symonds College
Owens Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 6RX
01962 857557
[email protected]
