Visiting Music Teacher - Oboe

Summary

Woodford Green Preparatory School Start Date: 1 September 2026 Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners?

Detail

Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified woodwind teacher with a specialism in oboe to join our team from September 2026. This is a part-time post for one and a half hours per week on a Tuesday with the possibility of growing these hours.

All of our Visiting Music Teachers are self-employed, with fees paid directly to the Visiting Music Teacher.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be an experienced and suitably qualified woodwind teacher with a specialism in oboe teaching. Requirements of the role:

• Teaching oboe and flute from age 6+ and possibly other woodwind instruments
• Preparing pupils to take graded exams
• Writing reports annually
• Writing and maintaining a termly timetable that is shared with the Director of Music
• Understanding a busy school environment and how that can affect children and timetables
• The ability to be flexible and stay on top of emails

About You

We are ideally looking for an experienced and suitably qualified woodwind teacher with a specialism in oboe, who is deeply passionate about nurturing their pupils' musical development. We welcome applications from post-graduates who are looking for teaching experience too.

About the School

Woodford Green Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school on the border of Essex and in the London Borough of Redbridge, providing an exceptional education for 380 boys and girls aged 3-11 years. Our pupils are happy, confident, and ambitious learners, supported by a dedicated staff team that prioritises pastoral care, creativity, and academic excellence.

We are known for our nurturing environment and excellence across all disciplines. We have a vibrant music department supported by a committed team of Visiting Music Teachers. Over 200 children are learning a musical instrument, and we currently have many ensembles running weekly, including an Orchestra, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, two Choirs and other smaller ensembles.

We foster a culture of nurture, curiosity, creativity, and excellence, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our pastoral care is at the heart of our ethos, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, supported, and ready to succeed in an ever-changing world.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our application form and email it to a.hollis@wgprep.co.uk

If you are interested or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Sarah Henderson, Director of Music, via s.henderson@wgprep.co.uk

For further details, please visit our school website - https://www.wgprep.co.uk/ .

At Woodford Green Preparatory School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. All staff, and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Recruitment Process

The deadline for all completed applications to be received is Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2026

Documents

• Recruitment Application Form DOCX Document