Visiting Music Teachers (Brass) - Self Employed Basis

Location Tormead Senior School 

Published

19 hours ago

Closing

in a month

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 GMT.

The Vacancy

Required from April 2026, on a part-time, self-employed basis 

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London.

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and inspirational Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) to join our successful and vibrant Music department:

• Trumpet teacherfor 8 students (4 hours teaching per week) and

• Trombone teacherfor 6 students (3 hours teaching per week)

The ability to teach other brass instruments will be considered favourably. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to lead the Senior Brass ensemble. Teaching will mostly be in one-to-one lessons but may occasionally include small groups or ensembles. Candidates should have the flexibility to increase their lesson count if demand increases.

Candidates will be highly skilled and experienced music teachers, comfortable teaching in a range of music styles. Candidates must be able to motivate and inspire children of all ages and abilities to make good progress in their instruments (trumpet and trombone in this case), develop their musicianship and to enjoy and feel inspired by their musical journey. Candidates will have experience as both a performer and educator, with the ability to teach students from beginners to post-Grade 8. Candidates will also be expected to be supportive of the activities of the department.

This position is term time only and successful candidates will work on a self-employed basis. Our VMTs invoice parents directly and are expected to confirm to the reporting procedures of the School, writing termly reports on individual students, managing their own timetables with support from the Director of Music, ensuring other school commitments are taken into consideration.

For more information, please contact Recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026 at 9.00am.  However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified. 

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff with ample opportunities for high quality training and development for every stage of their career. We encourage staff to get involved and to further their aspirations and progression. At Tormead, you will have access to excellent facilities and resources, and you will receive the guidance and support you need to excel in your role and to contribute your best.

We are proud to be a caring and inclusive community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and celebrates the diversity of both staff and students. Whether you are at the start of your career or highly experienced, if you have passion and expertise in your chosen field, then we want to hear from you!

Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Tormead is a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London, with excellent transport links by road and rail.

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Tormead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies, please go to our  Policies page.

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• Megan
• Commercial Manager

"The culture is very positive, and people-focused - the staff here enjoy what they do!"

• Simon
• MFL Teacher

"I feel supported in my department with great colleagues, and I find my teaching has become fun again."

• Noreen
• Head of Learning Support

"I am proud to be part of a school that values inclusivity and innovation in learning support."

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