Peripatetic Music Teacher

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Company: inploi
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Location: Rochdale, OL16 3DR
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 22 Aug 2026
Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

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Contract Type: Casual
Hours: Casual
Working Pattern: Term Time
Actual Salary: £30 per hour
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale.

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

Voted 'Most Inspirational School in Rochdale' in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with 'World Class Schools' status.
Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley all within 40 minutes or less.
We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
Free access to our onsite gym.
Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are 'proud to attend this school' and 'can learn in lessons without disruption'. With a 'behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of students' poor behaviour rapidly'.

We are looking for a Casual Peripatetic Music Teacher - Brass Teacher to join our academy. Applications are invited from candidates who are passionate about working with children. They will also have excellent communication skills, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes for our students.

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust. The Trust's core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of the academy, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.

In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.

Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels every day. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment, and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our pupils, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our pupils and their achievements. Visitors often comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful, and articulate young people.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

11.59pm, Friday 28th August 2026

Interviews:

TBC

To apply for this position, please download the application form and supporting documentation. Completed applications should be sent to applications@hollingworthacademy.co.uk by the closing date.

Hollingworth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment practices.

Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by the academy.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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We are looking for a Casual Peripatetic Music Teacher - Brass Teacher to join our academy. Applications are invited from candidates who are passionate about working with children. They will also have excellent communication skills, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes for our students.

Hollingworth Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust. The Trust's core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of the academy, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education. In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status. Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels every day. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment, and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our pupils, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our pupil and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful, and articulate young people., Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by the academy.

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

Voted 'Most Inspirational School in Rochdale' in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with 'World Class Schools' status.
Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley all within 40 minutes or less.
We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
Free access to our onsite gym.
Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are 'proud to attend this school' and 'can learn in lessons without disruption'. With a 'behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of students' poor behaviour rapidly'.

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