Peri- Cello & Piano (self-employed)

The St Marylebone CE School is a brilliant place to work and learn. In the words of our staff: “We thrive as teachers here because we are trusted and collaboration is so valued.” The School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, races, cultures, faiths and genders. The School actively promotes diversity and inclusion across its community and our students come from a wide range of backgrounds: 40% of our students speak English as an additional language; 59% of our students come from backgrounds other than white British.

The School is looking for a self-employed cello and piano tutor to teach for two days per week. You would be teaching girls in Years 7 - 13 and girls and boys in Years 12 - 13.

As a school with a specialism in the Performing Arts, Music plays a very important role and Music tuition is at the forefront of extra-curricular provision. You will join a friendly and supportive team of 19 peripatetic teachers and be welcomed into the Music Faculty. Our teachers are highly regarded in the music world and perform regularly alongside their teaching.

About the role

The role will involve teaching students one-on-one in a range of styles. Experience of cello and piano tuition and a minimum of Grade 8 in both instruments is expected, as is experience of preparing students for their ABRSM exams, as well as GCSE and A Level performances. Whilst experience in teaching both instruments would be an advantage, being a cello specialist is essential. There is also the potential for leading an advanced string group - please detail if you have experience leading ensembles.

Hours

Initially 2 days’ teaching per week, ideally on Mondays and Tuesdays. The ideal candidate would be able to offer regularity of service and provide 30 lessons throughout the year, split across 3 terms as set by the School on a regular set day each week between 8am and 4pm. Although we require the teaching days to be fixed, some flexibility can be offered occasionally.

Person specification

- Previous cello and piano tuition experience expected

- Friendly and enthusiastic

- Has a passion for cello and piano

- Experience preparing students for ABRSM exams

- Able to provide a reliable, consistent service (regularity of teaching days)

- Performance experience

- Music graduate or well-qualified in Music education/performance

- Excellent planning skills

- Ability to inspire and motivate students

- Excellent communication skills

- Flexibility and adaptability

About the School

Founded in 1791, The St Marylebone CE School is an outstanding comprehensive school for girls with a mixed sixth form, serving students of all faiths or no faith. St Marylebone takes pride in being a brilliant place to work and learn: rated consistently ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and SIAMS, the School is one of the best performing state schools nationally. We value highly the role of the arts and creativity in education, across the curriculum. We lead the regional Maths Hub, the Creativity Collaborative for London and St Marylebone Outreach, through which we collaborate with other schools to develop the best in teaching and learning.

How to apply

Closing date: 4pm 9th November 2026

Interview date: 18th November 2026

To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.

Please note that applicants may be called earlier so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

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