Peripatetic Drum Teacher

Summary

We are seeking an inspiring and highly skilled Self-Employed Peripatetic Drum Teacher to join the vibrant Music Department at The Queen’s School, working across both our Senior and Lower Schools.

Detail

Senior and Lower School Drum Teacher

This role involves delivering engaging weekly half-hour lessons (individual or paired) during term time, helping pupils to develop strong technical ability, musical understanding, and confidence in performance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of drumming expertise and have experience teaching pupils from primary through to Key Stage 3, with the ability to prepare more advanced students for GCSE and A Level recitals and graded examinations. You will be responsible for monitoring progress, maintaining accurate attendance records, supporting examination entries in liaison with the Head of Music, and providing one annual report alongside attendance at a parents’ evening.

This self‑employed position requires an organised, communicative, and motivating individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for nurturing young musicians. You will play a key role in the wider musical life of the school, encouraging participation in ensembles, concerts, and extracurricular activities, and actively promoting instrumental study within the school community. A music degree is essential (with a specialist performance degree desirable), alongside experience of relevant examination syllabi and an understanding of current specifications. The role is term time only, with no on-site parking provided. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and to upholding the school’s caring and supportive ethos.

Please see the candidate brochure for further information regarding the specific duties and person specification at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/peripatetic-drum-teacher/.

How to Apply

If, having read the candidate brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form on our School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/peripatetic-drum-teacher/ together with a covering letter. When writing your letter, you should include:

• Your career pattern to date.
• Your reasons for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.
• The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 9 September 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 14 September 2026.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

No Recruitment Agencies please.

Documents

• QS Application Form - Peripatetic Drum Teacher DOCX Document
• Candidate Brochure.docx PDF Document