Redmaids' High School GDST: A company limited by guarantee, company number 6400. Registered address: 10Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DH. Registered charity number: 306983Visiting Music Teacher - GuitarSelf-employedClosing Date: Monday 29 September 2025 at 9:00amAbout the OpportunityRedmaids’ High School is currently seeking a talented self-employed guitar teacher to work as a visitingteacher in both its Senior and Junior School music departments. We would ideally like to engage oneteacher to teach across both sites, covering both classical and popular genres, though there may scope forthe teaching to be shared between two candidates, depending on areas of specialism.About the SchoolOccupying a spacious, green and open site near to Bristol city centre, Redmaids’ High School is the oldestGirls’ School in Britain with a history that dates back to 1634. Formed out of a merger between The RedMaids School and Redland High School in 2016, we are proud to be one of the leading independent dayschools in the South West.We are also a proud member of the Girls' Day School Trust, a leading family of independent girls’ schools inthe UK. GDST schools share an ethos and heritage of girls-only education and are members of a uniquenetwork which adds value to each school, student and member of staff.Staff and governors of the school are united in their vision of an ambitious and caring education, whichhelps each and student fulfil their aspirations. We are committed to playing a proactive role in encouragingstudents to define and shape not only the paths they will take, but the wider world around them beyondtheir time with us.High standards of personal achievement are nurtured as part of a supportive community, where equalemphasis is placed on independence and co-operation. Students relish the chance to consider how theirindividual ambitions can be realised through effective collaboration, as well as throwing themselves into adiverse range of opportunities across the school.All members of the community are involved in the vibrant extra-curricular life of the school. Whethersupporting our superb music, dance and drama productions, leading academic clubs and societies orparticipating in trips, there is much to enjoy for teachers and students alike in the world beyond theclassroom walls.Redmaids’ High is an inclusive environment and is continuing to take steps to enhance and improve ourdiversity and equality of opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and would stronglyencourage you to apply for our vacancies if you are from a marginalised or underrepresented group.About the Music DepartmentRedmaids’ High School has a strong musical tradition. The department has four full-time staff – the Directorof Music, the Assistant Director of Music, the Head of Keyboard Studies and a Music & DramaTechnician. In addition, we have a part-time Music Department Administrator and 19 visiting music teacherscovering piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and voice.There are many opportunities for extra-curricular activities, catering for a range of musical tastes and levelsof experience. In addition to several choirs and orchestras, we have a School of Rock, Guitar Group,Percussion Ensemble, Swing Band, and instrument-specific groups, as well as a strong chamber musicprogramme.As a school, we are proud to host regular masterclass with renowned musicians across a range of disciplines.Visitors in recent years have included The Ayoub Sisters, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Pippa Cleary, Sarah Class,Andy Tweed, Elin Manahan Thomas and Nicola Benedetti, and Evelyn Glennie is due to visit in October 2025.About the roleVisiting Music Teachers at the school are self-employed, with teachers being responsible for their owninvoicing and timetabling, although the school does use SOCs software to facilitate timetabling andmonitor attendance. Lessons take place during the school day (from 8am-6pm) with a 40 minute durationin the senior school and a 30 minute duration in the junior school. Teachers are asked to create a rotatingtimetable to ensure that students do not miss the same academic lesson too many times within a giventerm.There are currently 11 guitar students in the senior school and 3 guitar students in the junior school,offering approximately 1.5 days of teaching in total. These students have a range of musical interests andlevels of ability, so we are very keen to find a candidate who is equally happy teaching both classical andmore popular genres to students with varying levels of experience. We would also very much hope that thesuccessful candidate would lead a guitar group for the students, which may include arranging music as wellas taking rehearsals.Our Visiting Music Teachers are a vital part of our music department. They are very important members ofthe school community and we highly value the contribution they make to the school and its students. Weare looking forward to welcoming another enthusiastic and energetic teacher to our team who we hope willenjoy being part of a thriving (and fun!) music department.The Music Department itself is housed in a converted ‘stable’ block and part of the ground floor has beenconverted into a purpose-built music technology suite with computers, recording equipment andkeyboards for class-teaching. There are also several practice rooms, a rehearsal room and a separate class-teaching room. Our 600 seater hall includes a Model D Steinway Grand and acts as a venue for many schoolconcerts and productions, as well as a key performance venue for performers from across the city andbeyond.How to applyPlease complete the application form and email it to the Director of Performing Arts (Music),Stephanie Harrison at s.harrison@redmaidshigh.gdst.net The closing date for applications is Monday 29 September 2025 at 9:00amInterviews will be the week commencing Monday 6 October 2025The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing toundergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers andthe Disclosure and Barring Service.