An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic specialist Saxophone peripatetic instrumental teacher to join our busy and successful Music department. The music facilities and resources are outstanding, and we are strongly committed to this vital part of school life. Including the Director of Music, the department currently comprises 2 classroom Music teachers, a Technician, an Administrator and 12 peripatetic instrumental teachers.

We are looking to appoint a peripatetic Saxophone Teacher who can teach and prepare students for Jazz and Classical exams up to and beyond Grade 8 standard; the ability to accompany and teach Jazz piano would also be an advantage. We currently have 9 students who have weekly individual half-hour lessons. Ideally, applicants should have experience in delivering one-to-one lessons to students of different ages and abilities, including being comfortable with teaching beginners. A willingness to run our established Jazz Workshop and co-curricular Saxophone groups would also be welcomed, and the successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the active musical life of the school. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website and social media accounts for more information.

Candidates are welcome to email Mr Stuart Bates, Director of Music, to arrange an informal discussion about the role before application, s.bates@parmiters.herts.sch.uk.    

Ofsted (2024) commented that (pupils) “are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus … teachers are experts in the subjects they teach … pupils’ conduct and manners are exemplary … any disruption to learning is incredibly rare… staff are extremely positive about the support that they receive from leaders…particularly around their professional development and well-being”. 

We can offer the successful candidate: 

• Staff Well-Being initiatives include an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite, and an on-site subsidised electric vehicle charging point. 

• A high-quality and well-resourced teaching environment with highly talented and engaged students.

• Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with plenty of parking.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt  under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates  in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.