Visiting Drum Teacher

Job details

Contract hours: Part time
Basis:
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Location: Uppingham
Closing date: 24 April 2026, 12:00 am

Description

Uppingham School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Drum and Percussion Teacher to join our excellent musical team.

As a Visiting Music Teacher, you will teach students of all levels and abilities in an array of styles, preparing students for graded examinations, GCSE and A Level performances and participation in events such as workshops, masterclasses and school concerts.

You will be required to cater for the technical and musical development of students studying drums and percussion of all abilities from starters up to post-Diploma level, ensuring an excellent set up on the instrument, and preparing students for orchestras, performances, competitions, exams, and Music College entrance.

Visiting Music Teachers are contracted to give 30 lessons per year (per pupil) of flexible duration based on the students’ needs. However, there is an element of flexibility required in the role, and the number of lessons taught may change on a termly basis. There is no guaranteed number of pupils or hours of teaching.

The closing date for applications is 24 April 2026.

Visiting Drum Teacher – Candidate Information Pack

Please fill out the application form (below) and submit it to Recruitment@uppingham.co.uk

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.