About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished, passionate, and dedicated Peripatetic Teacher of Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, and Bass) to support our vibrant Music Department.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator capable of engaging and inspiring students through high-quality 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 instruction. You will bring strong subject knowledge, high expectations for student progress, and a genuine drive to nurture musical development—guiding students from their very first chords through to advanced graded examinations and live performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspirational Teaching: Deliver engaging, age-appropriate acoustic, electric, and bass guitar lessons (20 and 30-minute sessions) to pupils across varying abilities during term-time.

• Ensemble Leadership: Run an exciting after-school music club (Rockschool), fostering teamwork and contemporary band performance skills.

• Performance & Progression: Prepare students for internal and external performances, including music scholarships, school concerts, and examinations (e.g., Rockschool, RGT, Trinity, ABRSM). Accompany pupils in examinations where possible and appropriate.

• Administration & Reporting: Set clear individual practice targets, maintain accurate digital registers using school software, and provide termly written reports to parents.

Professional Standards & Behaviour

• Health, Safety & Discipline: Maintain good order, discipline, and a safe learning environment. Actively promote the safety, health, and wellbeing of all pupils under your care.

• Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively and purposefully with pupils, parents, and carers. Work collaboratively to build professional relationships with colleagues within the Music Department and the wider school.

• Personal & Professional Conduct: Uphold public trust in the teaching profession by maintaining high ethical standards, punctuality, and attendance. Align with the ethos, policies, and statutory frameworks of Hertswood Academy.

What We Are Looking For (Person Specification)

• Musicianship: High proficiency across acoustic, electric, and bass guitar techniques (Degree in Music/Performance or equivalent industry experience is desirable).

• Experience: Proven experience teaching guitar and bass to young people, alongside track records in exam preparation and coaching contemporary rock bands/ensembles.

• Classroom Management: The ability to plan 20/30-minute lessons dynamically and manage student behavior effectively in both 1-to-1 and small-group club settings.

• Core Values: A deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, and promoting a culture of musical excellence.

Safeguarding & Welfare

Hertswood Academy is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will:

• Work in strict accordance with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and school child protection policies.

• Work collaboratively with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to share concerns and protect the best interests of pupils.

• Be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Additional Information

• Safeguarding: Hertswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

• Equal Opportunities: Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• These roles and responsibilities provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list.  Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the level of this post.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your passion for the guitar into our classrooms and stage culture, we would love to hear from you. Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and inclusivity.