Piano Teacher and Accompanist

We are seeking an excellent candidate capable of delivering piano tuition to students (up to Diploma level) and providing piano accompaniment for A-Level Music students (chamber music concerts and performance examinations). This is a part-time role for 8 hours per week (there may be the possibility of more hours, depending on demand).

We welcome applications from unqualified, newly qualified and experienced teachers. The role is available to start from September 2024.

Music at Barton Peveril

At Barton Peveril, we foster the musical talents of our students, offering a comprehensive academic programme led by a specialist team of staff that includes A-Level Music, a Diploma in Popular Music Performance, and A-Level Music Technology. In addition, we extend a warm and inclusive invitation to musicians throughout the college community, regardless of their academic focus, to become part of our diverse range of ensembles and choirs. The department stands out with its state-of-the-art facilities, providing students with a cutting-edge learning environment.

Many of our musicians continue their musical journey at top universities and the country's foremost conservatoires, such as the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, the Royal Northern College of Music, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. To support these students, we offer a specialist support programme, which includes regular chamber music concerts, lunchtime concerts, coaching in their first studies in preparation for auditions, workshops with visiting staff from conservatoires, and piano accompaniment sessions.

The College

OFSTED has judged Barton Peveril to be Outstanding across all four key judgements: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

You will be joining a college that achieves excellent student outcomes and is focused on continually exploring and reviewing the most effective teaching and learning strategies. We enjoy a long-established reputation for looking after our students and taking an interest in young people as we prepare them for a successful future through a broad education.

We are committed to investing in the continuous professional development and training of our staff and to their wellbeing. We know that, to a very large extent, it is because of the remarkable talent and dedication of our staff that Barton Peveril is now one of the largest and most successful sixth form colleges in the country.

Why work at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College?

Students and staff praise the friendly, lively and modern community in which we work. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff


• Commitment to staff health and wellbeing


• Wide range of learning and development opportunities for staff


• Free use of the on-site gym


• Free on-site/off-site parking and bike sheds


For additional information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 10.00am on 3 June 2024.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Barton Peveril College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Barton Peveril College is fully committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The College actively seeks to monitor, promote and encourage the active participation of all individuals and groups. It fully meets its commitments to equality and diversity legislation and strives to uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law, celebrating the enrichment brought to the workforce and student population by differences in individuals and groups.

We are seeking an excellent candidate capable of delivering piano tuition to students (up to Diploma level) and providing piano accompaniment for A-Level Music students (chamber music concerts and performance examinations). This is a part-time role for 8 hours per week (there may be the possibility of more hours, depending on demand).

At Barton Peveril, we foster the musical talents of our students, offering a comprehensive academic programme led by a specialist team of staff that includes A-Level Music, a Diploma in Popular Music Performance, and A-Level Music Technology. In addition, we extend a warm and inclusive invitation to musicians throughout the college community, regardless of their academic focus, to become part of our diverse range of ensembles and choirs. The department stands out with its state-of-the-art facilities, providing students with a cutting-edge learning environment.

Many of our musicians continue their musical journey at top universities and the country's foremost conservatoires, such as the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, the Royal Northern College of Music, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. To support these students, we offer a specialist support programme, which includes regular chamber music concerts, lunchtime concerts, coaching in their first studies in preparation for auditions, workshops with visiting staff from conservatoires, and piano accompaniment sessions.

The College

OFSTED has judged Barton Peveril to be Outstanding across all four key judgements: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

You will be joining a college that achieves excellent student outcomes and is focused on continually exploring and reviewing the most effective teaching and learning strategies. We enjoy a long-established reputation for looking after our students and taking an interest in young people as we prepare them for a successful future through a broad education.

We are committed to investing in the continuous professional development and training of our staff and to their wellbeing. We know that, to a very large extent, it is because of the remarkable talent and dedication of our staff that Barton Peveril is now one of the largest and most successful sixth form colleges in the country.

Why work at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College?

Students and staff praise the friendly, lively and modern community in which we work. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff


• Commitment to staff health and wellbeing


• Wide range of learning and development opportunities for staff


• Free use of the on-site gym


• Free on-site/off-site parking and bike sheds, Barton Peveril College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Barton Peveril College is fully committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The College actively seeks to monitor, promote and encourage the active participation of all individuals and groups. It fully meets its commitments to equality and diversity legislation and strives to uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law, celebrating the enrichment brought to the workforce and student population by differences in individuals and groups.