Peripatetic Singing Teacher

Start date: September, 2026 Salary: £50.50/hr subject to annual review Application deadline: 22nd May 2026 Midnight Interviews week commencing: 1st June 2026 Please address cover letters to our Director of Music, Anthea Ma. Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to interview before the closing date in order to secure the right appointment Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18). We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood. Role Overview Culford School is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Peripatetic Music Teacher (Singing) to join our thriving Music Department from September 2026. The successful candidate will be an outstanding musician, an effective communicator, and an inspiring teacher, able to teach singing from beginner to post Grade 8 standard across the Prep and Senior Schools. Depending on the interests and skills of the appointee, there may also be opportunities to coach choirs or productions and to take part in school performances. ABRSM exams are hosted at the Senior School on a termly basis, in which pupils have achieved excellent results. Peripatetic Music Teachers are independent, self-employed professionals who are supported by the Director of Music and are integral to the musical life of the school. Teaching Responsibilities

• To teach individual singing lessons to pupils, adapting teaching to meet a wide range of abilities, learning styles and musical interests.
• To inspire pupils and foster a lifelong enjoyment of music and high standards of musicianship.
• To prepare pupils for examinations, assessments, concerts and other performances.
• To monitor, assess and record pupils' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• To timetable lessons appropriately in consultation with the Director of Music and school policies.
Departmental Responsibilities:
• To communicate clearly and professionally with parents, pupils and staff regarding pupils' musical progress.
• To meet agreed administrative and reporting deadlines.
• To liaise effectively with the Director of Music and departmental staff.
• To take responsibility for relevant teaching resources and report maintenance or purchasing needs where appropriate.
Employment Status:
• Peripatetic Music Teachers are self-employed.
• Peris are responsible for their own timetabling, resources and repertoire with the support of the School.
• Peris invoice parents or guardians directly for lesson fees.
• A charge is payable to the School in exchange for access to, and use of, the School's facilities (the current charge is £5 per pupil per term inclusive of VAT)
• Work undertaken on behalf of the School, including rehearsals, concerts and Music Scholar lessons, is remunerated separately by the School.
• The Director of Music offers ongoing professional support and coordinates the work of the Music Department. Teaching takes place during the school day, with additional rehearsals and events as required.
• Flexibility is required to support concerts and performances, including occasional evenings.
Person specification Essential:
• Able to teach singing and develop good vocal health habits from beginner to post-grade-8 standard
• Able to teach and prepare pupils for performances in different musical styles
• Qualified to degree or diploma level in Music
• Suitable prior experience of teaching
• Ability to accompany beginner/intermediate pupils on the piano
• Well-organised and an efficient administrator
• Excellent communicator with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Warm, approachable and encouraging with pupils.
• Registered as self-employed
Desirable:
• A teaching qualification
• Successful experience of preparing pupils for grade exams and/or diplomas
• Experience of working in schools
• Experience of performing professionally
• Ability to accompany advanced pupils on the piano
Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18). We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood. Safeguarding Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo a child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Flexibility and Variation: This job description outlines the role as it stands at the date shown. Culford School periodically reviews job descriptions to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Changes may be made following consultation with the post holder. While the aim is to agree on reasonable changes, the School reserves the right to change the job description following consultation. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about that process please refer to the application form. As an equal opportunities employer, Culford School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Culford School. Culford School puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer's mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils' individual welfare are minimised. Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment. Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or phone


• Able to teach singing and develop good vocal health habits from beginner to post-grade-8 standard
• Able to teach and prepare pupils for performances in different musical styles
• Qualified to degree or diploma level in Music
• Suitable prior experience of teaching
• Ability to accompany beginner/intermediate pupils on the piano
• Well-organised and an efficient administrator
• Excellent communicator with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Warm, approachable and encouraging with pupils.
• Registered as self-employed
Desirable:
• A teaching qualification
• Successful experience of preparing pupils for grade exams and/or diplomas
• Experience of working in schools
• Experience of performing professionally
• Ability to accompany advanced pupils on the piano
  
  Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).
We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood., Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18). We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood., We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Culford School. Culford School puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer's mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils' individual welfare are minimised. Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment. Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.