About this role
Westholme School is a well-established independent school located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing an outstanding education that nurtures every child’s potential.
Job title: Woodwind Teacher
Contract Type: Self-employed basis
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Friday 22 May 2026 at 9am
Job Summary
Westholme School is looking to recruit an excellent musician to fill the post of Woodwind Teacher.
The successful candidate will teach individual lessons on clarinet and saxophone, and the ability to
deliver double reed lessons would be an advantage. Peripatetic staff at Westholme prepare pupils for
regular Trinity music exams, encourage their pupils to participate in ensembles, and proactively
promote their instruments to encourage recruitment of new instrumentalists.
Peripatetic music staff at Westholme are self-employed but follow an agreed pricing structure,
currently £39 p/hour for 10 weeks each term, with extra fees for running co-curricular clubs or
participating in concerts.
Westholme School has a vibrant musical life, with junior and senior school orchestras, choirs, and a
range of further ensembles which perform a variety of musical styles.
Applicants who have any questions can email HR, HR@westholmeschool.com
How to apply:
Download our application form and complete and email to Mr Robert Halshaw on HR@westholmeschool.com
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff
must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the
website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will
be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital
status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation