Visiting Music Teacher - Singing

The role

Oxford High School is looking for an outstanding Singing Teacher to join our thriving Music Department on a self-employed basis.

You will deliver engaging Singing lessons to individual pupils throughout the Senior School from Years 7 to 13. Depending on the interests and skills of the appointee, there may also be opportunities to lead choirs and to coach and take part in school performances.

You will be engaged on a self-employed basis, term time only. You will be responsible for creating your own timetable, in line with school guidelines, to ensure weekly lessons of 35 minutes are taught to your pupils. The number of pupils will vary depending on demand, though initially the commitment is expected to be between half and one day per week.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding musician, effective communicator, and inspiring teacher, able to teach singing from beginner to post Grade 8 standard. You should be comfortable working in a range of musical styles including choral/classical repertoire but also be able to work effectively with girls whose main interest in in musical theatre or rock and pop.

The Music Department

The Music Department is busy and popular, with over 200 individual music lessons per week delivered by nearly 30 visiting music teachers at the Senior School. There is a linked Prep School at a nearby site, which also has an active and successful Music Department; some Music staff work across both sites.

The department offers a broad range of ensembles, from beginner to advanced level. The senior ensembles regularly perform in prestigious venues around Oxford. Practical and academic exam results are exceptionally strong; our most advanced pupils frequently gain places in national ensembles, and a number pass diplomas before they leave the school.

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Completed applications forms and a covering letter should be addressed to the Director of Music, Dr Peter Foster.

The closing date is 23:59 on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2026.

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