Located in the heart of the Cotswolds,  Westonbirt School is housed in a magnificent  building, formerly the home of the Holford  family. It has extensive grounds, including a nine  hole golf course and is set in an area of  outstanding natural beauty, situated opposite the  world famous Westonbirt Arboretum with whom  we have a good relationship. 

In May 2018, Westonbirt Schools joined the  Wishford Schools group. Founded in 2011, the  group currently comprises eleven independent  schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire  and Kent. The group aims to provide an excellent  education to all pupils, giving every child the  opportunity to shine. Standards and expectations  are high, and staff and pupils are challenged and  supported to give their best.

TERMS AND APPLICATION PROCESS 

Self Employed - The VMT is a self-employed  person and responsible for all income tax and  National Insurance or similar contributions in  respect of any payments for lessons provided to  pupils of the School. The VMT will indemnify the  School in respect of any claims made by the  relevant authorities against the School in  respect of income tax and National Insurance.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on  Tuesday 1st September 2026.

We reserve the right to close applications early  due to high application numbers, so early  application is encouraged. 

This vacancy is a maternity cover role to  commence in November 2026 for a period of up  to one year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Teaching one to one, paired and group music  lessons for 30/45/60-minute durations. 
• Preparing pupils for performances,  examinations, and school events.
• Keeping accurate record of student  development and completing progress reports  for parents. 
• Regularly communicating with parents  regarding their child’s lessons and progress. 
• Providing pupils with practice strategies to  extend and encourage them to learn  independently. 
• Offering taster sessions to publicise music  lessons within the school. 
• To monitor, assess and report on pupils in  accordance with appropriate Westonbirt  Schools’ Policies. 

Skill Set Required: 

• We seek to work with a candidate which has the  following characteristics: 
• A strong musical background, be an  outstanding teacher and have the ability to  motivate and inspire pupils. 
• Relevant teaching experience and qualifications 
• Excellent communications skills, both in written  and spoken 
• Warm and personable approach Excellent  organisational skills 
• Ability to sustain a positive working relationship  with pupils, parents and colleagues 
• Enthusiasm for music that comes across in all  lessons 
• Ability to construct positive working  relationships and work well in a team 
• A willingness to contribute to the development  of the department Westonbirt School is an  equal opportunities employer and welcomes  applications from all backgrounds.

Appointments will be made solely on merit and  will be made without regard to age, disability,  gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or  religion. 

An enhanced DBS disclosure and references will  be required for this post