Job ID: S-U-5361 - Self-Employed Visiting Music Teacher of Double Bass

An opportunity has become available for a Visiting Music Teacher of Double Bass to use the well-equipped facilities at Dame Alice Owen’s School for private lessons, and to become part of the exceptional musical education on offer to our young people.Our Music Department is a vibrant and busy atmosphere of highly motivated students and dedicated staff. Visiting Music Teachers complement an exciting curricular and co-curricular provision. This includes whole year-group Music Festivals in KS3, large GCSE and A-level groups in Music, as well as co-curricular ensembles, including five choirs, five orchestras, two Concert Bands, Junior and Senior Soul Bands, Junior and Senior Jazz Bands as well as an extensive Chamber Music Programme and a developing Jazz Programme. Students benefit from a wide range of performing opportunities, including termly Performance Platforms, in addition to Large Ensemble Concerts and Chamber Concerts.Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) are self-employed and the contract for provision of lessons is between parents and the VMT. VMT Service Agreements and arrangements for instrumental lessons are managed by the School, who act as an agent in making the contractual arrangements with parents.Currently we expect there to be around half a day of teaching available. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact James Widden (Head of Strings) via widdenj@damealiceowens.herts.sch.ukWe are not able to accept CVs for any posts based in the school. To apply for this position, please visit our vacancies page by clicking the Apply button.Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 2 July 2026.Following your expression of interest, you may be invited to a meeting with the Director of Music and the Head of Strings on Friday 10 July 2026.We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.