Singing Teacher – VMT

(Required for as soon as possible)

St Edmund’s College offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.

We require an experienced Singing Teacher, with a specialism in musical theatre and popular music to join our thriving department as a Visiting Music Teacher (VMT). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering excellence in teaching and preparing students for auditions, exams and concerts.

Visiting music teachers are required to work alongside the Director of Music and departmental team. The department enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality and diversity of music.
There will also be the opportunity to work with co-curricular ensembles and assist in the planning and management of concerts and other music events, as directed by the Director of Music.  Approximately one day per week are required to teach for this role, dependent on the availability of the pupils.

The successful candidate will welcome the many opportunities to contribute to the lively co-curricular life of the College, which is situated in rural East Hertfordshire. St Edmund’s is England’s oldest Catholic school offering an all-round co-education for pupils from 3 to 18 and for families from all faiths.

You will be working on a regular basis in a school in a role which gives opportunity for contact with children.  As such, you will be in regulated activity and an enhanced DBS check (which includes children’s barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.
As with all staff, you will be responsible for providing a safe environment in which children can learn.
If you would like to apply please complete an application before the closing date.

Closing date for applications is: Midday, Friday 12th December 2026
Interviews to take place: As soon as possible after the closing date
Telephone: 01920 824335
Email: hr@stedmundscollege.org

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.