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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Visiting Music Teacher (Singing)

St Edward's School

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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We are looking for an inspiring and accomplished Singing Teacher to join our thriving Music Department.

This is an opportunity to work with pupils across a broad range of abilities, from those taking their first singing lessons through to advanced musicians working towards Grade 8, ARSM diplomas, auditions, scholarships and performances. You will help young singers develop confidence, technique and musicianship, tailoring your teaching to individual needs and ambitions while encouraging pupils to enjoy and take ownership of their progress.

Singing plays an important part in the musical life of St Edward’s, with pupils achieving strong examination results and progressing to choral scholarships and further musical study.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and supportive teacher with experience of teaching young people from beginner through to advanced level. You will have strong knowledge of vocal pedagogy and healthy vocal development, together with an understanding of a wide range of repertoire and vocal styles. Experience preparing pupils for ABRSM and/or Trinity College London examinations, performances, concerts and recitals is essential.

An excellent communicator, you will be able to motivate pupils with different levels of experience and commitment, set clear and ambitious goals and adapt your approach to individual learners.

To apply, please click the apply button to download the application form and full job details.

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Interviews will be taking place during the week beginning 9th November 2026.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Registered Charity No: 309681

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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-09-30

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Opportunity and Market

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-30.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-30.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-30.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-30; retrieved 2026-09-30.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-30; retrieved 2026-09-30.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-30; retrieved 2026-09-30.