Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a versatile and enthusiastic Singing Teacher with a classical background to join our thriving and successful Music Department.
The ideal candidate will have highly effective teaching and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to inspire, empower and motivate students to develop their love of singing and broaden their musical horizons. Essential to the post is a genuine commitment to putting students first and an enjoyment of working with young people.
Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, renowned for its focus on the creative arts and its student-centred approach to learning; we look for teaching styles that will support and enhance this ethos.
Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships - co-operative, authentic and trustful.
Experience & Background
An inspirational and encouraging tutor, who can motivate students, help them technically build their voices and broaden their musical horizons. Experience of teaching students aged 13-18 would be an advantage and a broad knowledge of repertoire suitable for developing voices in this age range is essential. The tutor would be working in an enthusiastic and passionate department of highly motivated professional musicians. A team player with good communication skills, you will have an enthusiastic approach in all of your dealings with students, colleagues and parents.
Duties
- Enable the students to perform musically and to achieve their full potential in music examinations, competitions and concert performances as appropriate
- Carry out student assessments and provide written reports
- Completing any administrative tasks in relation to the post including recording missed lessons
This post is Regulated Activity.
Hours of Work
From September 2026 there may be up to four full days of teaching available which could be covered by one or perhaps two new singing tutors. There is some flexibility as to when the 1-1 tutoring can take place and applicants are invited to provide information on the days and hours of their availability as part of their application.
- Free on-site parking
- Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
- Pension with Royal London for eligible staff
- Salary Extras Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free lunch is provided during working hours in term time
- Beautiful working environment
Pre-Appointment Checks
All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.
- Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 1 June 2026
- Application review: ongoing throughout advertising period
- Interviews: between 4-10 June 2026
Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please read the Job Description which includes full details regarding the post. CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.
For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website:
To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact our Director of Music, Doug Mcilwraith by email to:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
- Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
- Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
- Playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
- When concerned about the welfare of a student, acting in the best interests of the student.
All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
