Visiting Teacher of Bass Guitar

• Vacancy Type
• Casual
• Location
• Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Monday, April 13, 2026
• Job Summary

• Bede’s is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Bass Guitar to join our excellent team of visiting music teachers from September 2026. You will be stepping into a busy, thriving, and highly ambitious Music Department that prizes both technical excellence and a genuine love for performance.

  We are looking for a specialist who can bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional-level performance, ensuring our pupils are equipped for everything from school productions to conservatoire auditions.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Expert Tuition: Deliver high-quality 1:1 bass guitar lessons to pupils across the 13–18 age range.

  • Stylistic Breadth: Provide instruction across a diverse range of musical styles, ensuring pupils are well-rounded and versatile musicians.

  • Performance Coaching: Prepare and coach pupils for school productions, musical theatre opportunities, and external performing engagements.

  • Audition Prep: Mentor senior pupils through the process of preparing for university and conservatoire auditions.

  • Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Music and Performing Arts Administrators to manage weekly timetabling and contribute to the wider musical life of the school.

  Person Specification

  The successful candidate will be a first-rate performer who possesses the pedagogical skill to inspire high-achieving pupils.

  • A passion for music education and the ability to motivate pupils of all abilities.

  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy visiting teacher schedule.

  • Adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting school productions and ensembles.

  The successful applicant will be offered a casual contract from September 2026, the normal hours of work will vary from term to term.

  Offering an attractive hourly rate of £35.49 PLUS holiday pay along with a range of staff benefits including:

  • A generous company pension with salary exchange options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Retail Discounts

  • Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

  • Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

  • Eye care vouchers,

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

  • Complimentary Lunch provided

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

  For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

  recruitment@bedes.org.Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.Application Closing Date:Monday 13th April 2026 at 8am.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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