Are you an inspiring, enthusiastic UK-based Music Teacher with a passion for developing young musicians? Join ACS International School Hillingdon and help students grow as confident performers, creative thinkers, and global citizens.
Role Details
- Teaching Music in the Upper School, ages 10-14, with the possibility of teaching older students
- Part-time (0.6 FTE)
- Start Date: August 2026
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a vibrant international school community
- Inspire students through high-quality music education and performance opportunities
- Work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
- Enjoy small class sizes and excellent resources.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Is passionate about music education and student achievement
- Can inspire and engage students across a range of ages and abilities
- Brings energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the classroom and wider school community
- Is committed to developing students’ musical skills, creativity, and confidence
- Lives in the UK or is local to Hillingdon, as visa sponsorship is not available for this part-time position.
Benefits of Teaching at ACS
- Maximum class sizes of 16–20 students, often smaller
- Well-resourced classrooms and specialist teaching facilities
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and meaningful student feedback
- Competitive salary
- Personal days
- Pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Free parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private medical insurance (optional, taxable)
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS/Teaching Licence/Certification or equivalent)
- 2 or more years of post-qualification experience teaching Music at secondary/Upper School level is highly desirable
- Experience preparing students for performances, examinations, and/or music qualifications
- Strong IT skills, preferably with Apple products
- Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
- Significant experience and willingness to integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Experience teaching in an international school is desirable but not essential
- Professional level of verbal and written English.
Key Responsibilities
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students within a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured music lessons across the Upper School curriculum
- Develop students’ musical understanding through performance, composition, listening, analysis, and creative exploration
- Promote strong student progress and outcomes through effective assessment and meaningful feedback
- Demonstrate secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the music curriculum
- Support students in preparing for concerts, recitals, productions, examinations, and other performance opportunities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and share high-quality teaching and learning resources
- Foster a genuine love of music and encourage students to pursue their musical interests beyond the classroom
- Support students requiring additional assistance, working closely with support staff to meet individual learning needs
- Engage fully in professional development and contribute to the school’s pastoral care programme
- Contribute to and support the school’s extra-curricular music programme, including ensembles, clubs, and performances
- Undertake other duties as required to support the smooth and effective running of the school
Start Date: 1 August 2026
Working Hours: 0.6 days per week
Location: In person, Hillingdon, UB10 0BE
Closing Date: 15th June 2026
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.