Teacher of Piano (Visiting Music Teacher)

St Paul’s Girls’ School is an extraordinary institution. While we consistently achieve some of the best GCSE and A level results in the country, we believe education is about far more than exams. With fewer rules and no uniform, we actively nurture creativity, curiosity and a love of discovery. Our rich co-curricular programme builds confidence, encourages independence and strengthens our connection with the wider community. It’s a distinctive environment – ambitious, thoughtful and forward looking – but most importantly, it is a place where people matter.

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We are seeking to appoint a specialist piano teacher and accompanist from September 2026 to join a distinguished and vibrant music department. Working in the Music Department at St Paul’s Girls’ School is challenging, stimulating and rewarding. The department strives for excellence in all we do whilst giving opportunities to all pupils, whatever their level or experience.

The School is seeking a piano teacher with a proven track record as a teacher and performer who is an able accompanist and who would be able to play for ABRSM and Trinity music exams, 11+ and 13+ scholarship auditions, and other accompaniment work during the school year. You must have the enthusiasm to inspire very academic pupils and the flexibility of approach to work within a large, diverse department.

The keyboard department currently has nine staff members teaching piano, organ and harpsichord to all levels and abilities. Our annual Parfitt Day invites an international pianist to give a lecture recital and masterclass, with an evening pupil concert. We have an annual keyboard festival with graded classes for all students, weekly Platform Concerts, and termly Tea Concerts for each year group. We also have a thriving chamber music programme and orchestral opportunities for our more advanced keyboard players.

Hours: One day of teaching (approximately nine pupils per day, with the potential for development), freelance.

For further information and to apply, please click here.

Closing date: Sunday, 31 May 2026

Interview date: Monday, 15 June 2026

St Paul’s Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. xwzovoh The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other appropriate pre‑employment checks.