Peripatetic Singing Teacher

Location: Surbiton High School

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £53.49 per hour (including holiday pay)

Contract: Permanent (variable hours contract), Part-time (approx. 13 hours per week)

Days: Preferably Wednesday and Friday

Are you an inspiring singing teacher with a passion for developing young vocalists? Surbiton High School is seeking a talented Singing VMT to join our vibrant and ambitious Music Department.

With over 400 individual lessons delivered each week and a thriving programme of ensembles and concerts at prestigious venues such as Cadogan Hall and Sinfonia Smith Square, our department is a hub of musical excellence. Choral music holds a particularly high profile within the school, and we are keen to appoint a candidate with a strong interest in this area.

What you’ll do:
• Deliver high-quality individual singing lessons to pupils aged 8–18, from beginner to advanced
• Plan engaging and creative lessons that inspire and challenge students
• Monitor pupil progress, maintain attendance records, and provide regular feedback to pupils and parents
• Support pupils in preparing for performances, examinations, and wider musical opportunities
• Contribute to the wider musical life of the school, including concerts, ensembles, and events

What we’re looking for:
• A good honours degree (performance or teaching preferred, but not essential)
• Proven experience of high-quality instrumental or vocal teaching across a range of ages and abilities
• Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• A passion for music education and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence

If you are energetic, innovative, and committed to fostering musical excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join our exceptional Music Department at Surbiton High School.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email  recruitment@surbitonhigh.com