Peripatetic - Teacher of Singing
Haileybury
Hertfordshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2025
Job overview
Term time; Peripatetic
Commencing: September 2025
An inspirational and committed Peripatetic – Teacher of Singing is required to teach and help foster the strong musical tradition of Haileybury. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the busy programme of ensembles and concerts within the School.
The successful applicant should be comfortable teaching pupils across a range of musical styles from classical to musical theatre.
It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required for hours totalling 1.5 days per week during term time. This may include early mornings, late evenings and weekends, as required by pupil schedules.
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.
Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally and was judged “excellent in all areas” by ISI in October 2022. We are thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.
We are academically selective, and as such teachers are expected to support pupils to be intellectually curious, reflective and collaborative. Innovation in teaching and learning is at the heart of school development, and candidates should have a commitment to exploring a variety of teaching methods to motivate and inspire pupils.
The School has exceptional facilities supporting an extensive co-curricular offering and excellent pastoral care.
Benefits include pension, and access to the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our health and wellbeing centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the attached application form in full, with reference to the job description and return it to hr@haileybury.com by 6 May 2025 at 12 noon.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.
Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Haileybury
Haileybury offers a world of opportunity for talented girls and boys who wish to contribute fully to our happy and purposeful community. “We provide a holistic education that balances academic achievement with the development of character, resilience and leadership”
We are academically selective and we expect our pupils to achieve excellent results in public examinations. Most of our pupils take up places at the best universities in the UK and around the world. In addition to providing intellectual rigour and challenge, we provide a holistic education that balances academic achievement with the development of character, resilience and leadership. All of our boys and girls are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of the widest range of co-curricular activities on offer at Haileybury. Participation in these activities stretches the pupils; it promotes a sense of social responsibility, enhances team spirit and engenders confidence.
The bedrock of a Haileybury education is outstanding pastoral care. A nurturing environment and spiritual encouragement underpin all of our endeavours and help shape the distinctive characteristics of Haileyburians.
Our goal is for our young men and women to leave Haileybury fully equipped with the life skills and the academic credentials necessary for them to flourish in a competitive global employment market.
We also hope that they leave the school fulfilled, proud of their achievements and full of compassion for others. If our ethos resonates with you, please do come and visit Haileybury. It would be our pleasure to show you around.
Eugene du Toit
The Master
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