Self Employed Brass Teacher (part time)

Stockport Grammar School [Independent, HMC, co-ed] is seeking to engage the services of a self-employed part time Brass teacher from September 2026. For further details and to apply please visit the school website www.stockportgrammar.co.uk

Closing date is Friday 29 th May 2026

We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic Brass teacher to teach in the Senior School (aged 11-18) and Junior School (aged 7-11) that is able to build numbers in brass playing. The Music Department owns a large number of brass instruments, which can be loaned to pupils. We are looking to cover the following:

1. Up to half a day of individual brass teaching in the short term with the capacity to expand to more over the longer term.
2. Brass taster sessions to build interest and uptake in the Junior School.
3. Beginner brass sessions to build interest and uptake in the Senior School.
4. Seven hours per week of brass taster sessions in the second half of the Spring Term on Wednesdays and Fridays during all 1^styear academic Music lessons (year 7). This is a taster scheme that operates only between February half-term and Easter in order to stimulate the uptake of brass instruments.

Person Specification:

• Ability to teach the full range of brass instruments.
• Ability to teach boys and girls of Junior and Senior age groups.
• Ability to teach pupils of varying levels and abilities from Beginner level to Grade 8 and beyond.
• Ability and experience in teaching both individually and in groups.
• Ability and experience in preparing pupils for grade exams.
• Ability to vary the teaching style and approach to suit different pupils.
• Ability to relate well to pupils, staff and parents.
• Ability to encourage, motivate and inspire pupils.
• Drive and ambition to find creative ways of inspiring interest in brass playing.
• Willingness to be flexible in dealing with the complex nature of day-to-day life in a busy school.
• Flexibility of working hours.
• Willingness to go the extra mile for pupils.
• It would also be an advantage for applicants to offer ways that they could potentially contribute the wider musical life of the school – e.g. directing ensembles, accompanying their pupils in performances and exams.

Stockport Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS.