Trumpet Teacher & Trombone Teacher

Music Mark; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school in Guildford is seeking two Visiting Music Teachers for trumpet and trombone on a part-time, self-employed basis. The ideal candidates will be experienced in music education capable of inspiring students across all skill levels. The role includes teaching, invoicing students, and managing lesson schedules. Ideal candidates may also have the opportunity to lead ensemble groups. This position is term-time only, with teaching focused on individual lessons.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and experienced in teaching music.
• Ability to teach students from beginners to post-Grade 8.
• Comfortable teaching a range of music styles.

Responsibilities

• Teach one-on-one music lessons to students.
• Invoicing parents directly and managing own timetable.
• Write termly reports on individual students.

Skills

Teaching trumpet

Teaching trombone

Motivating students

Flexibility to teach various styles

Experience in music education

Job description

Two Visiting Music Teachers required from April 2026 to teach trumpet and trombone on a part‑time, self‑employed basis.

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London.

Location: Guildford

Contract Type: Self‑Employed

Start Date: 22nd April 2026

Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 at 09:00

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and inspirational Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) to join our successful and vibrant Music department:

• Trumpet teacher for 8 students (4 hrs teaching per week)
• Trombone teacher for 6 students (3 hrs teaching per week)

The ability to teach other brass instruments will be considered favourably. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to lead the Senior Brass ensemble. Teaching will mostly be in one‑to‑one lessons may occasionally include small groups or ensembles. Candidates should have the flexibility to increase their lesson count if demand increases.

Candidates will be highly skilled and experienced music teachers, comfortable teaching in a range of music styles. They must be able to motivate and inspire children of all ages and abilities to make good progress in their instruments (trumpet and trombone in this case), develop their musicianship and to enjoy and feel inspired by their musical journey. Candidates will have experience as both a performer and educator, with the ability to teach students from beginners to post‑Grade 8. They will also be expected to be supportive of the activities of the department.

This position is term‑time only and successful candidates will work on a self‑employed basis. VMTs invoice parents directly and are expected to confirm to the reporting procedures of the School, writing termly reports on individual students, managing their own timetables with support from the Director of Music, ensuring other school commitments are taken into consideration.

How to Apply

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.