Job Description

Position: Instrumental Wind and Strings Teachers

Hours of Work: Part Time

Contract terms: Self Employed

Ideal Start date: 01/09/2025

Place of Work: Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AL

Rookwood School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Peripatetic Strings and Woodwind Teacher to inspire and nurture young musicians across a range of abilities.

We are particularly keen to hear from musicians with expertise in flute and clarinet, with the ability to teach saxophone and other wind instruments a strong advantage. String specialists are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality one-to-one or small group lessons, from beginner to advanced levels, helping pupils grow in skill and confidence.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and expand the school's Wind and String provision, encouraging greater pupil participation and showcasing talent through regular performances, ensembles, and school events. You will also support our Music Scholars, who are actively involved in concerts and competitions throughout the academic year.

Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity.

Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000889

The closing date for application is - 8th August 2025

The full can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.

All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 32.00-40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Andover SP10 3AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025