Job Description

Job Title

: Maternity Leave Cover for Visiting Teacher of Singing

Location

: Sedbergh Prep School at Casterton

Contract type

: Part time, fixed two terms

Reporting To:

Director of Music; Head of Music (Prep)

Salary

: 32.72 per hour

Hours

: 1 day per week

Closing date:

14th November 2025

Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is an Independent

Co-educational Boarding School. It is a vibrant, demanding and supportive community which encourages pupils and staff to be involved in as broad a range of activities and interests as possible. Art, Drama and Music are especially strong, and the School has a national reputation for Sport. Sedbergh has its own Preparatory School, Casterton, which is based near Kirkby Lonsdale.

The Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic, flexible and caring practitioner, who has excellent interpersonal, performance and teaching skills and who is comfortable and experienced in working with children aged 8-13 and teaching up to Grade 6 singing. Styles would include classical, musical theatre and pop. A day of 1:1 tuition is anticipated.

You will join a team of like-minded, enthusiastic professionals who are incredibly supportive, and our children are a joy to teach.

Further information on the role can be found in the and Person Specification.

How to Apply:

To apply, please return a completed application form to hradmin@sedberghschool.org. Application forms can be found at the bottom of our webpage.

Any further enquiries may be directed to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.

Please note that due to the needs of the School and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.?This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered charity 1080672

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: 32.72 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person