Visiting Teacher of Clarinet
Starting January 2026
Executive Summary
We require an inspirational teacher of Clarinet to deliver individual tuition to pupils across our Prep and Senior schools throughout the academic year. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher and practitioner, willing to work with a variety of age groups and run ensembles. They will demonstrate and support the study of a wide range of techniques and have a willingness to look beyond traditional repertoire.
Currently, one day of teaching per week is required, with the potential for more.
Music at Headington Rye Oxford
Headington Rye has a vibrant Music Department with a large dedicated team of academic and specialist instrumental tutors, as well as Heads of Section. The Prep and Senior departments are housed in purpose-built Music Schools, with excellent practice and teaching facilities, performance and rehearsal spaces, and a recording studio.
We offer a full academic programme (including GCSE and A Level Music) and teach over 400 instrumental lessons a week, supported by a full-time Administrator. We facilitate busy concert programmes throughout the year and aim to provide performance opportunities for all musicians, regardless of their experience. Pupils are committed, high-achieving and polite.
Role Description
The Visiting Teacher of Clarinet role is initially for one day of teaching per week, starting January 2026
Key Responsibilities
- deliver individual lessons to students in the Prep and Senior Schools
- provide support with ensembles and concerts
- attend one parents’ evening in the year and write progress reports
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- an instrumental diploma, teaching qualification or proven teaching experience
- experience of delivering individual tuition in a school context or similar
- experience of preparing pupils for ABRSM and Trinity examinations
- experience of working with clarinet, woodwind ensembles and/or bands
Desirable
- active professional performer with knowledge of the music industry
Personal Attributes and Skills
- excellent communication and teaching skills
- an understanding of each individual’s needs and an ability to adapt to meet these
- an ability to inspire and motivate students
- a good team player
- willingness to support the Head of Woodwind and Brass
- administrative skills to timetable rotating pupils efficiently
- sympathy with the values and ethos of the School
Terms of Appointment
Type of Contract
Permanent, starting January 2026
Benefits
Pension
Contributory membership of the School’s Support Staff Pension Scheme with a School contribution of up to 9.95 per cent upon successful completion of six months’ service.
Salary
The full-time equivalent salary for a Visiting Music Teacher is currently £45,766 which is based on working 36 hours per week and delivering 30 lessons per academic year for each pupil. Pro rata salaries are calculated based on the per cent of pupils allocated each term and will be advised as soon as possible after the commencement of the new term.
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir. Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential helpline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headingtonschool.com
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
- We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
- If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Interviews: week commencing Monday 1st December 2025
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
