Visiting Music Teacher - Piano and Singing

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Piano Singing Lesson planning Assessment Communication Ensemble leadership SEND awareness Creativity

FULL DESCRIPTION

Visiting Music Teacher - Piano and Singing

Academy: Trust Central

Category: Teaching

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: Fri, May 15, 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale (UNQ) / Qualified Teachers Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

Job Reference: APR20260187

About the Role

Are you passionate about music? Are you committed to improving the life chances of young people? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are seeking to appoint a Visiting Music Teacher with a Piano and Singing specialism. If you are an excellent teacher, who is passionate about education and are excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you.

The successful applicant will plan and deliver high-quality instrumental/vocal teaching within multiple Academies across the Trust and will facilitate co-curricular musical opportunities. While most teaching will take place during school hours, some work will be required out of school hours, most notably for rehearsals, performances and exams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate music teacher, with a proven track record in achieving strong outcomes, to have a significant impact. This role presents an opportunity to work with nationally recognised practitioners and access high quality CPD.

The trust seeks applications from experienced, specialist teachers of Piano and Singing. The ability to play and teach Organ to a high standard would be beneficial, but is not a prerequisite.

This post is deployable trust-wide. Expected working locations at the outset can be discussed during the interview.

Informal discussions with the Director of Music, to inform your decision to apply, are encouraged. Please email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

What You'll Be Doing

  • To plan and teach well-structured lessons that support pupils in making progress
  • To prepare pupils for performances and examination opportunities as appropriate
  • To facilitate and promote a learning experience which provides all pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils as well as pupils with different levels of prior attainment
  • To assess, record and report on the progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep and provide records as required
  • To facilitate extra-curricular musical opportunities across multiple academies within the Trust
  • To communicate effectively with the Director of Music, leaders in schools and the music teacher coordinator, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

About You

The successful candidate must have a commitment to changing lives and outcomes for young people. You must have strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and creativity in teaching. You must also be adaptable and passionate about your pupils' success. You will act as a positive role model, foster a supportive learning environment, and be committed to your own continuous learning and professional development.

Essential:

  • Grade 8 or above in a primary study instrument (or demonstrable skill level equivalent to at least this standard)
  • Grade 5 music theory or above (or a demonstrable skill level equivalent to this standard)
  • Valid driving license
  • Experience of teaching a range of ages, from primary to secondary pupils
  • Experience of leading and assisting with ensemble activities (choirs, ensembles, performance opportunities)

Desirable:

  • Degree in music
  • Performance diploma
  • Teaching diploma
  • Certificate for Music Educators (CME)
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Grade 5 on a second instrument

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You'll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you'll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

  • Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
  • Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
  • Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
  • Free parking at most sites
  • Personalised CPD and development programmes
  • A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country's leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

We believe it is important to support every school by centralising key support services. This approach reduces workload for senior leaders, provides value for money across a range of integrated services, and ensures that our academies benefit from a strong local support structure that promotes the sharing of best practice. As a Trust, we continually review our services to ensure they remain responsive to the needs of individual academies.

Our Central Services team, currently based in Norwich, provides expert support across HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Governance, Operations, ICT, Marketing, and Estates - enabling our schools to focus on what they do best: teaching and learning.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 15th May 2026

Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Contact

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 28 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

Phone: [contact hidden]

Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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