Location: Great Walstead

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 30/01/2026 23:59

Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}

Expiry Date: 30/01/2026 23:59

The Vacancy

We are looking to appoint  an experienced and passionate VMT (Violin) to work within a team of highly experienced VMTs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent instrumental skills and experience in teaching the Violin.
• An enthusiasm for music and the ability to convey this to pupils.
• Experience in preparing children for ABRSM exams.
• Experience of preparing candidates for music scholarships (desirable).
• The ability to work as a team.
• An enthusiast commitment to all aspects of the music department programme of co-curricular activities.
• A professional approach which inspires confidence in teachers, pupils and parents alike.
• Commitment to the all round ethos of the school.

The Company

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 483528 or email 

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 30/01/2026 23:59, although applications may be considered upon receipt. 

Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with the update service.

Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Data Handling – please refer to Great Walstead’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice which can be found on the School’s website Registered Charity No 307002.

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