Visiting Music Teacher: Double Bass

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an exceptional Visiting Music Teacher (Double Bass) to start as soon as possible. Visiting Music Teachers work under the guidance of the Director of Music, assisted by the Heads of Faculty and Music Administrator to provide the best possible instrumental tuition and to promote musical activity throughout the College. 

Music has been central to life at Winchester ever since its foundation in 1382 when William of Wykeham made provision for 16 choirboys, Quiristers, who still provide the treble line for the Chapel Choir. The Music Department is now one of the leading departments in the country, offering outstanding opportunities to musical pupils.  

There are over 700 individual instrumental lessons given each week by visiting staff of over 50 specialist teachers as well as eight highly experienced full-time staff. Pupils can study music at IGCSE and A-level, and many go on to read music at university. 

About Winchester College

Winchester College is a boarding and day school of over 700 pupils. In September 2022, the College welcomed 40 day boys and girls into the Sixth Form, and will continue to do so over time, expanding the entry each year to include girl boarders in due course. 

Situated in the heart of Winchester and within easy reach of London, there are few schools in the world which can claim to be as historic, distinguished, and beautiful as Winchester College.

Terms and Applications 

The hourly rate is £52.13 (excluding any pension deduction). 

It is a zero hours’ position, and the postholder will be offered work when it is available; the amount of work offered may vary.  

Benefits include access to on-site sports facilities and free staff lunches during term-time.     

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 24 February 20245.

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. 

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.

• Online interviews: 28 February 2025.

• In person interviews: Thursday 6 March 2025.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees and volunteers. We are seeking to attract a diversity of talent at all levels, so that our pupils understand and benefit from the breadth and depth of such a diverse community. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent.

Sustainability

Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible. You can learn more about our goal of creating a more sustainable school here.

Further information

Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to Rafael Bolivar, Head of Strings rlb@wincoll.ac.uk.

Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org

(No agencies please)   

Safeguarding

Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services