Peripatetic Music Teacher (Percussion)

ISC group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a talented Peripatetic Music Teacher specializing in percussion. This part-time position involves delivering high-quality lessons, inspiring students, and contributing to the school's vibrant musical community. Candidates should possess a music degree, excellent performance skills, and experience teaching percussion. The role offers approximately 5 hours of teaching per week with a competitive hourly rate. Join us in nurturing a culture of musical excellence and creativity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching percussion across primary and secondary settings.
• Warm, personable approach to inspire pupils of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality individual percussion lessons.
• Plan engaging lessons that challenge and inspire students.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to pupils and parents.
• Contribute to ensembles, concerts, and events.

Skills

Excellent performance skills

Communication skills

Ability to inspire students

Education

Music degree or diploma with a specialism in percussion

Job description

Peripatetic Music Teacher (Percussion)

Location: Surbiton High School

Start Date: Week commencing 23 February 2026

Salary: £53.49 per hour (including holiday pay)

Contract: Permanent (variable hours contract), Part-time (approx. 5 hours per week)

Days: Tuesday or Friday

Are you an inspiring percussion specialist with a passion for teaching? Surbiton High School is seeking a talented Peripatetic Music Teacher (Percussion) to join our vibrant and ambitious Music Department.

With over 450 individual lessons delivered weekly and a thriving programme of ensembles and concerts at prestigious venues such as Cadogan Hall and the Royal Festival Hall, our department is a hub of musical excellence. We pride ourselves on strong academic outcomes and a culture that nurtures creativity and performance across all age groups.

What you’ll do:

Deliver high-quality individual percussion lessons to pupils at the Senior School and Boys’ Prep School.

Plan engaging lessons that challenge and inspire students.

Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to pupils and parents.

Contribute to the wider musical life of the school through ensembles, concerts, and events.

What we’re looking for:

A music degree or diploma with a specialism in percussion.

Excellent performance and communication skills.

Proven experience teaching percussion across primary and secondary settings.

A warm, personable approach and the ability to inspire pupils of all ages.

If you are energetic, innovative, and committed to fostering musical excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us continue to make music exceptional at Surbiton High School.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email