Principal Study Teacher of Piano

The Purcell School is seeking a dynamic piano teacher who is passionate about contributing their skills, experience and energy. You will join the School’s keyboard department, teaching predominantly first study piano students who are likely to progress to top conservatoires or universities in the UK or abroad.

You should have the ability to develop and maintain warm, respectful and valued rapport with young people, whilst understanding the professional boundaries that must exist between staff and students. You should act as a positive role model, demonstrating self-motivation and mature interpersonal skills. You will be an accomplished performer and have experience of working with musically gifted young people in an academic or musical environment. The role will involve teaching one-to-one.

You will play an active role in promoting the School in support of a strategy to recruit students. You will have effective communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to deal with students, parents and staff across the whole school. You will be expected to maintain high personal and professional standards, including recognition of the confidentiality issues impacting upon work in a school. You must be able to demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding and child protection legislation and issues and will be expected to uphold a full commitment to the best safeguarding practice.

This is a part-time contract from September 2026 with hours to be agreed with the Head of Keyboard and the Director of Music.

The hourly rate is £45.31.

A full explanation of the role terms and conditions and responsibilities can be found in the attached job pack.

The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.