Peripatetic Teacher - Piano

About the role

Peripatetic Teacher - Piano

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Term Time only 6 hours per week, Permanent

Hourly Rate: £40.60 p/h plus 12.07% holiday pay

Start Date: ASAP

Rickmansworth School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Peripatetic Piano Teacher to join our Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality individual and small-group piano tuition, supporting students to develop their musical skills, confidence and enjoyment of music. The successful candidate will work closely with the Music Department to support students’ musical progress, including preparation for graded examinations and school performances. If you are committed to delivering engaging and inspiring piano tuition and contributing to the wider musical life of the School, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Music Department

The music department is highly regarded in the School. We have a set of rooms dedicated to music teaching, extra-curricular activities, and student practice.

At Rickmansworth School, 10% of our intake is selected based on musical aptitude, reflecting the strong emphasis we place on music education.

The Music Department consists of two full-time teachers, supported by a team of visiting peripatetic staff and a dedicated Performing Arts technician. The department is located in a purpose-built music block that was previously renovated and is extremely well-resourced.

Within the music block, there are two large, purpose-built classrooms equipped with extensive keyboard and percussion facilities, as well as interactive whiteboards to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, the department features a computer suite that includes Sibelius notation software, alongside a fully-equipped recording studio.

The department also boasts a wide array of musical resources, including various drum kits, electric pianos, upright pianos, a Steinway Grand piano, a full Samba set, West African Djembe and much more, all contributing to a rich and varied learning environment.

In return, we will offer you:

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email [email protected].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Monday 12 October or sooner on the appointment of a

successful candidate

Interviews: TBC

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2026 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher and possibly another member of SLT. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.