Peripatetic Guitar, Drum Kit and Cello Teacher

CompanyThe Royal Ballet School

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST

To teach Guitar, basic cello and Drum Kit at The Royal Ballet School, White Lodge.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Teaching includes guitar (electric and acoustic) to 3 students, drum kit to 4 students, and cello to 1 student (8 students in total). This reflects the current timetable and is, of course, subject to change. The days for lessons at White Lodge can be flexible each week, in discussion with the Lead Teacher of Music. Teaching hours at White Lodge are between 8:30am and 4:00pm.

CONTRACT TERMS

Hours: Students receive 27 lessons of 40 minutes over the academic year. This may be subject to change depending on artistic performances and other school commitments.

Location: White Lodge, Richmond Park

Contract: Self-employed, commencing April 2026

Rate of Pay: £44 per hour (£29.35 per 40-minute lesson)

Application Closing Date: 20 March 2026 (Applications will be screened on submission. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date).

MAIN DUTIES

This list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;

Teach one-to-one lessons in the relevant discipline(s) at White Lodge, ensuring that 27 lessons of 40 minutes per academic year (per discipline) are delivered
Prepare students for ABRSM examinations or similar, as required, including preparation for sight-reading and aural tests
Draw up a weekly timetable of lessons, following procedures according to the detailed workings of the Ballet and Academic schedules at White Lodge. A degree of flexibility will be required when scheduling lessons at certain points in the academic year.
Explore the option of running a small ensemble, depending on the scope of instrumentalists available in any given academic year (this would be remunerated separately)
Perform at musical events if required by the Lead Teacher of Music (these will be remunerated separately).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

Solid experience of peripatetic teaching with secondary school students in the relevant discipline

Training to at least degree level or equivalent in Guitar, with the ability to teach Drum Kit and basic Cello

Flexibility to work around the complexities of the weekly timetables at the Royal Ballet School

Competent administrative skills, including managing weekly lesson timetables, maintaining registers, and communicating with staff and parents where necessary

The ability and willingness to maintain high standards of discipline

The ability to maintain appropriate professional relationships with staff and students

A confident and open approach, with excellent interpersonal skills

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

An understanding of the aims and ethos of the School.

Desirable Criteria

Professional performance experience
Advanced training or experience in Drum Kit teaching
Ability to teach Cello to approximately Grade 5 standard
Willingness to contribute to wider activities and events within the Music Department as required.

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:

To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.

This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.