Visiting Music Teacher (Class and Whole Class Instrumental)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623925
Salary Range: Unqualified or Main Teachers Pay Range
Work Location: Various - see below
Hours per week: Variety of part time hours available, which will be agreed with successful candidates
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4 May 2026
Interview Date: 18/19/20 May 2026

Are you ambitious, dynamic and ready for a rewarding challenge in music education?

Hampshire Music Service (HMS) is looking for enthusiastic, skilled and committed curriculum and whole class teachers to inspire young people through high quality music making. We welcome applicants with experience in both mainstream and SEND settings, who are passionate about enabling every child to succeed musically.

Our Teachers deliver engaging, inclusive learning opportunities for young people across the county, helping them to develop musical skills, confidence and a lifelong love of music.

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• Whole class instrumental - New Forest/Romsey/Basingstoke
• SEND - Countywide

At Hampshire Music Service, we teach across all instrumental families and at every level of ability. This includes supporting absolute beginners taking their first musical steps, right through to advanced learners preparing for conservatoire auditions or nurturing music as a lifelong passion.

No two days are the same in this varied and fulfilling role. Alongside classroom and instrumental teaching, there are exciting opportunities to contribute to projects that engage learners in new ways, work with ensembles, take part in world music initiatives, events and summer activities such as musical theatre productions. There are many ways to share your enthusiasm for music and make a meaningful impact.

Here is what one of our teachers says:
“After a long career as a secondary school leader, returning to music teaching with Hampshire Music Service has been incredibly rewarding. I have been made to feel very welcome and supported, with opportunities to teach peripatetic lessons, whole class programmes, conduct ensembles and progress into a Team Leader role. The service is well resourced, with strong leadership support and excellent professional development opportunities.”

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of musicians and develop your own practice within a supportive and ambitious service, we would love to hear from you.

See our team in action: Watch our video Hampshire Music Education Hub

Travel Requirements
This is a peripatetic role. You’ll need:

• A full driving licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle

The Role:

Hampshire Music Service is the lead partner in the Hampshire Music Education Hub, delivering music education to over 10,000 pupils weekly, supported by a team of 180 teachers.

As a Visiting Music Teacher with Hampshire Music Service, you will play a vital role in inspiring, motivating, and enthusing young people in their musical development. Reporting to a Senior Leader and ultimately to the Head of Service, you will support and promote high-quality music-making in schools and across Hampshire’s extensive network of ensembles and choirs. Your teaching will contribute to the delivery of the music curriculum and will be scheduled according to a timetable prepared by the Service. Teaching will be tailored to your strengths and preferences, as discussed at the interview stage, and may include a mix of whole-class and small-group instrumental/vocal lessons.  

What you’ll do:

• Teach in schools and colleges as directed on the timetable and in accordance with HMS guidelines
• Maintain and develop effective relationships with the schools on the timetable in order to develop their confidence in the quality of provision, and promoting the highest levels of participation and achievement, leading to securing continued and increased purchase of Hampshire Music Service provision
• Participate in the Hampshire Music Service programme of professional development to maintain a high-level professional knowledge of current thought and practice in music education
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as and when required
• All teachers will carry out the necessary administration associated with their teaching duties, using directed time in accordance with Standard Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
• Instrumental and vocal teachers will provide an annual written report on the progress of each instrumental and vocal pupil as required by each school on the timetable, aligning with the schools’ own reporting schedule. Class teachers will contribute to assessment, recording and reporting schemes as appropriate to each school on the timetable
• Class teachers will need to plan and prepare medium-term units of work for each class taught. Where possible, the schools’ own scheme of work will be adhered to and contributed to
• Encourage and support the development of all ensemble provision in Hampshire schools, and through Hampshire’s Area and County ensemble network
• Direct or assist with an Area or County ensemble if so required
• Contribute, when required, to area and cluster music events, and to workshops and performing events, to promote the work of HMS
• The postholder will ensure full compliance with Hampshire guidance and regulations in all matters of health and safety, including off-site activities and child protection

What we’re looking for:

• A degree-level qualification
• Qualified teacher status (for whole class curriculum teaching)
• High level performance skills as an instrumentalist or vocalist
• Substantial recent and relevant teaching experience, including successful group teaching
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of pedagogy and developments in music education
• Ability to inspire and enthuse young instrumentalists and vocalists
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to liaise with teachers, headteachers, parents and governors
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Expertise and successful experience in organising, managing and conducting a music ensemble is desirable 

Why join us?

In addition to excellent benefits package:

• Be part of a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to inclusion and quality.
• Influence music education at scale across a diverse county.
• Work alongside passionate, expert colleagues.
• Shape the future of teaching and learning for thousands of children and young people.

Additional Information:

Visiting Music Teacher (Class and Whole Class Instrumental) Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Amy Lane, Workforce Development Lead on amy.lane2@hants.gov.uk or 02380 652037