Visiting Music Teacher (Guitar)

Opera Now Magazine; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in East Grinstead is seeking a passionate Visiting Music Teacher (Guitar) to inspire and nurture young musicians. This role allows you to deliver engaging lessons, prepare pupils for performances, and build a vibrant guitar community. You will enjoy the flexibility of being self-employed while managing your own timetable and setting your own rates. Excellent communication skills and expertise in guitar pedagogy are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' musical journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching guitar to children.
• Ability to manage own timetable and set hourly rates.
• Commitment to nurturing talent in music.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging 1-to-1 guitar lessons.
• Prepare pupils for performances and scholarships.
• Build and maintain a vibrant guitar community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Expertise in guitar pedagogy

Ability to inspire creativity

Experience with diverse musical styles

Job description

Are you a passionate musician who takes pride in nurturing young talent and thrives in a close-knit, supportive team? If so, we are seeking a dedicated Visiting Music Teacher (Guitar) to join our friendly and hardworking Music Department.

As a Visiting Music Teacher, you will play a vital role in the daily life of our school. You will be responsible for creating an inspiring and professional environment where children can explore their creativity, build confidence, and express themselves musically. From delivering engaging 1-to-1 lessons to preparing pupils for their first performances or senior school scholarships, your expertise will help shape their lifelong musical journeys. You will also have the opportunity to build a thriving guitar community, including rock bands and ensembles, ensuring our pupils’ musical experiences remain fresh, diverse, and inviting.

Whether you have extensive experience in guitar pedagogy or are a professional performer with a natural gift for teaching, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a practitioner who works with care and purpose, possesses excellent communication skills, and maintains high standards across classical, acoustic, and electrical guitar.

Key Information

This is a visiting (self-employed) role starting in the Summer Term 2026. Visiting Music Teachers at Brambletye manage their own timetables and set their own hourly rates.

• Lessons: Typically 30 minutes in duration, delivered during the school day.

• Support: You will receive full support from the Director of Music to integrate into our wider musical programme.

For full details of the role, please read the Visiting Music Teacher Applicant (Guitar) Applicant Information Pack, available on the vacancies page of our website.

How to Apply

Please visit our vacancies page: https://www.brambletye.co.uk/vacancies/

Before applying, please ensure you have read the documents listed under the Supporting Recruitment Documents & Policies section of our 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 [e-mail].

Note: CV's will note be accepted without a fully completed application form.

Key Dates

We are interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable appointment is made.

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 (DBS).