Self-Employed Visiting Music Teacher - Singing

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher of singing to join an outstanding team of visiting music teachers supporting our thriving Music department, from September 2026. This position is offered on a self-employed basis via a contract of services.

The successful candidate will teach one-to-one vocal lessons to pupils in the Senior School, from Year 9 to Year 13. There is currently approximately one day of teaching required, on a self-employed basis.

To be successful in this role you will have relevant qualifications, coupled with a genuine passion for teaching children, as well as excellent organisation and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a qualification in performance as a vocalist to at least degree level or hold a BA or equivalent degree in academic music. A teaching qualification is also desirable.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Taunton School Music Department is committed to offering exceptional opportunities for all musicians. The department is housed in a standalone facility, with an outstanding recital room under current refurbishment to the very latest specifications.

Five full-time teachers run a vibrant programme of academic and co-curricular study, and specific provision for singers includes a Chapel Choir which performs in services, concerts, in external venues in the local area and on tour to Bath and Oxford; Taunton School Chorus - a large un-auditioned choir performing oratorios with orchestra as well as other repertoire; an Advanced Vocal Ensemble, the 'Tauntones' (boys' choir), and a Musical Theatre Club.

Large scale musical productions with live band and a professional technical team take place at the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton, and many of our concert performances are hosted in the beautiful school chapel, often with accompaniment from the school organist. The Advent and Christmas Carol Services are highlights of the calendar. Taunton School singers collaborated this year with Taunton Preparatory School for a massed performance of l'Estrange's 'Zimbe!', featuring over 200 singers, and the Music department hosts an annual vocal competition for individuals, with a guest adjudicator.

Top solo singers have regular success in several music festivals across the Southwest, and in the Rotary Young Musician competition, and they have the opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra in the Summer term. In-person exam sessions for ABRSM and Trinity College of Music are hosted in school each term, with excellent results achieved. There is also a regular series of pop-rock sessions, showcasing a thriving group of bands and songwriters.

MORE INFORMATION

The role will be offered on a self-employed contract, with the number of pupils varying depending on demand. As a self-employed visiting music teacher, the successful candidate will set their own rates and invoice parents directly.

The school has a valid status determination statement to confirm the self-employed status of this role.

For more information, please view the attached documents.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the required qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you think you have what it takes to join us.

If you wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme, then please make us aware of this and ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

SAFEGUARDING

Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School's due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School's due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.

This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent'. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.

It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.

For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 2nd July 2026, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.