Job Description

Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Lewisham

Job type:

Part Time, Casual

Apply by:

2 October 2025

Job overview

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About the role



The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality piano tuition through both individual and group sessions, supporting pupils in developing their skills and confidence as musicians. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Piano Tutor who is flexible in their delivery and eager to contribute to a wide range of exciting musical programmes across the academy. We are looking for a creative and innovative individual who can inspire pupils of all ages and abilities, who will play an active role within our dynamic and expanding department. The successful candidate will be passionate about Music and driven to make a real difference to our pupils. You will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a reflective approach to your practice, striving for continuous improvement while communicating your love of Music in a way that motivates and engages every learner.

Key Responsibilities

The Piano Peripatetic Teacher:





Plan and deliver engaging and effective piano lessons, tailored to the needs of individual pupils and small groups. Support pupils in developing secure technical skills, expressive performance, and a broad repertoire. Prepare pupils for internal and external performances, examinations, and auditions as appropriate. Use regular assessment to monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, and set achievable targets. Maintain clear and positive communication with parents, celebrating achievement and addressing challenges where necessary. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of concerts, recitals, and music events across the school. Work collaboratively with the Head of Music and colleagues to ensure effective scheduling of lessons and smooth integration of peripatetic provision within the school timetable. Maintain high expectations of behaviour and commitment, both in lessons and during school events. Demonstrate flexibility in teaching and be willing to contribute to a variety of musical programmes within the academy.

Other responsibilities





Be an active member of the music department, contributing ideas and energy to its continuing development. Support the musical enrichment of pupils across all age groups and abilities. Undertake administrative tasks relating to lesson registers, timetables, and pupil progress as required. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and school policies. Promote equality of opportunity and inclusion for all members of the school community.

General Responsibilities





To work within the Academy framework with regard to Health and Safety To promote equal opportunities in the Academy To promote the ethos of the Trust and Academy Be aware of and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To support the Academy's commitment to the continued professional development of all staff Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding policies To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably required by the CEO or Executive Principal The job description may be subject to review, modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.

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About

Haberdashers' Knights Academy

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Haberdashers' Knights Academy

Launcelot Road, Downham, Bromley
Kent
BR1 5EB
United Kingdom

+44 20 8461 9240

Haberdashers' Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 11-18 school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We serve the families of the local community in the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Bromley and are part of the Haberdashers' Academies Trust South, a well-established multi-academy trust of four secondary and five primary schools in southeast London and Kent with over 6000 students and 600 staff. The scale of expertise and leadership across our Trust gives us enormous capacity. It is this capacity that has resulted in the success of the Trust and allows us to mount new ventures and allows our staff to take on new opportunities and rapid development trajectories.



Haberdashers' Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London. Our mission is for all of our children and young people to be successful at school so that they flourish in their lives. We will only be able to achieve this ambition if we are a great employer who can attract, retain and develop great staff.



VISION 2026

Every School an Excellent School



It is the Trust's vision for all of our schools to be excellent schools. Our mission is to ensure that every one of our children and young people flourishes at school so that they can be successful in their lives.

Our three main objectives are:

Excellent outcomes for all children and young people so that they can be successful in their next steps and future lives; To be regarded as a great employer, attracting, retaining and developing the best staff; To be the Trust of choice and a welcome presence in our communities.

Joining Haberdashers' Academies Trust South at any point in your career will be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You will be part of a driven team that spans nine schools and a central services team in South East London and Kent, who are all resolute in their aim to make our schools excellent places to learn and work. We offer an attractive benefits package, plenty of professional development opportunities and a focus on career growth. You will also experience a flexible and supportive work environment with a focus on health and wellbeing, and a culture of openness and respect.

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