Peripatetic Singing Teacher (Pop and Commercial)
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic singing teacher specialising in pop and commercial to join our busy and successful Music Department.
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is one of the UK’s leading vocational and academic schools, set in glorious countryside just half an hour from London. With 360 boarding and day pupils aged 7 to 19, you will join a dedicated and supportive staff team that offers the benefit of small classes with talented and committed students, along with strong public examination results.
We offer a wide range of benefits, including free school lunches during term time (while you are working), a cycle-to-work scheme, an employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes. You will also have the option to join one of two pension schemes available (TPS or APTIS).
About the role
The successful candidate is required to teach singing (pop and commercial) to students of all levels, from young beginners to highly advanced students, on our vocational Commercial Music and Performance Foundation Course. There is considerable scope to develop the role and increase hours in response to student demand.
The contract is part-time, initially approx. 4 to 5 hours per week, dependent on student demand. Applications close on October 19, 2025. However, we encourage early applications as they will be reviewed on receipt, and we may appoint before the closing date.
Main Duties
- To teach one-to-one singing lessons as per the rotational timetable focusing on popular vocal techniques, styles and repertoire.
- Teach pupils, ranging in ability from beginners to highly advanced, the techniques and musicianship required to develop and improve, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary.
- To prepare pupils for internal and external commercial music performances and exams (RSL, Trinity, LCM or similar).
- To write and submit regular reports on pupil progress and maintain an up-to-date register
- To support and uphold the school’s policies.
- To attend staff meetings, in-service training and conferences to keep up to date with teaching, learning and safeguarding procedures.
- To undertake any reasonable additional duties at the request of the Principal.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven level of commercial/pop vocal performance techniques.
- Be able to deliver effective lessons through a variety of teaching techniques.
- Competent piano keyboard skills for accompanying students in lessons.
- Experience of one-to-one teaching.
- Proficient IT skills, including using Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Teams.
- Ability to work as an efficient, reliable and flexible team member, with the ability to collaborate and coordinate with the Director of Music and the music teaching team.
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young persons in the school.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching music theory.
- Demonstrable experience in the commercial music industry.
- Experience of pop vocal recording.
- Experience / ability to run vocal ensembles, working in harmony.
Apply
Step 1. Complete Application Form
Step 2. Apply via email
If you would like to apply for this role, please email us the Application Form along with a cover letter.
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
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