The role of Visiting Music Teacher (VMT) involves giving the best possible instrumental tuition to boys (Years 9-13) and girls (Years 12-13) and to encourage pupils’ participation in the wide range of musical activities on offer at Winchester. The VMTs are part of a whole school approach to offering a Winchester education and within that are able to bring their individual teaching style and musical interests to pupils.

The successful candidate will join a large, talented and vibrant group of colleagues. The Visiting Music Teacher (Violin) is immediately line managed by the Head of Strings under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Music who is responsible for the day-to-day running of co-curricular music.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment. The appointment is offered for a minimum initial period of three months from the start date.

The postholder will provide one-to-one violin tuition during Winchester College term time. It is currently anticipated that the postholder will teach 11 pupils across two afternoons each week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The precise teaching timetable will be agreed with the Head of Strings and/or Deputy Director of Music. The amount of teaching available may vary during the appointment according to pupil numbers, timetabling requirements and departmental need. The College does not guarantee any particular number of pupils or teaching hours in any week or term. However, it is anticipated that the teaching outlined above will be available for the initial three-month period.

If the appointment continues beyond the initial three-month period, work will be offered where available, depending on the substantive postholder’s maternity leave arrangements and return date, pupil demand, timetabling requirements and departmental need. The College cannot guarantee that the same level or pattern of teaching will continue throughout any extended period. Within the agreed Tuesday and Thursday afternoon teaching sessions, the Visiting Music Teacher will arrange their working hours in consultation with the Head of Strings, Director of Music or their deputies.

The attached Candidate Information Pack details more about the role and what we are looking for a VMT.

Please apply through the Winchester College website only: Jobs & Vacancies | Work at Winchester College

Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to Rafael Bolivar, Head of Strings, [email protected]

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 17 November and/or Thursday 19 November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post. This will include an enhanced DBS check.