Job Description

PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHER

Casual – 1 day per week, with potential for additional hours

Priory School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Peripatetic Music Teacher to join our thriving Music

Department. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience teaching strings and woodwind instruments. Experience in teaching singing and piano would also be desirable, although this is not essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching music to students aged 11–16.
• Be confident teaching both individual pupils and small groups.
• Inspire and nurture young musicians, encouraging them to develop their skills and confidence.
• Support students in preparing for performances at school events, concerts and recitals.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm for music education and a commitment to helping young people achieve their

potential.

Priory School has a vibrant and successful Music Department, based in Southsea, Portsmouth, with a strong tradition of live performance and musical celebration. We currently have a number of students waiting to begin lessons, alongside opportunities to lead after-school music clubs.

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1240 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic.

Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust.

Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of

application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected

characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s.

See our website for an application form. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026

Safeguarding Statement: Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references.