Job Description

Guildford High School

Surrey

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

6 October 2025

Job overview

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Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

A well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic harp teacher is required to join a large, flourishing and dynamic department. There are currently 11 pupils, but additional hours may be offered with piano pupils if the candidate is suitably qualified and experienced. Applications are equally welcome from candidates who only wish to teach the harp.

Guildford High School has 10 dedicated teaching studios for VMTs and studio space for a new harp teacher is available on Mondays or Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Lessons are on rotation so that they do not always occur at the same time of the week.

The teacher will need to complete reports once a year and attend the online Visiting Music Teachers' Parents' Evening in the Lent Term.

As well as an interview, successful applicants will be expected to teach a short demonstration lesson (10 minutes).

Applications close at 08:00 AM on 6th October 2025 and interviews will be held on the morning of Monday 13 October 2025.

If you would like to learn more our application pack will provide further information. If you believe this role is for you, apply through our website. The Human Resources department may be contacted via: human.resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk.

Please note that the school reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the process.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and checks with previous employers.

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About

Guildford High School

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Guildford High School

London Road, Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1SJ
United Kingdom

+44 1483 561440

Guildford High School, named The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2024, The Sunday Times Southeast Secondary School of the Decade, and The Sunday Times Prep School of the Decade, offers an exciting and energetic environment in which girls develop academically and personally.



From outstanding academic results to stunning achievements in Sports (named No.1 Girls' School for Sport in the country by School Sport Magazine), Music, and Drama, GHS girls tackle new challenges enthusiastically. They leave as creative and confident individuals, well-equipped to achieve their dreams.

Awards

No.1 Girls School for Sport by School Sport Magazine The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2024 The Sunday Times Southeast Secondary School of the Decade The Sunday Times Prep School of the Decade The Sunday Times Southeast Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance 2024 'Best for Academic Results' in the Week Magazine, Spring 2023 'Best School for Pastoral Care' in the Week Magazine, Autumn 2018 Ranked 2nd Best Private School in the UK by The Sunday Times Parent Power 4th in The Telegraph league tables for A Level Results 2023 Modeshift Stars- STARS Local Authority Secondary School of the Year 2022/23 Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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