Peripatetic Music Teacher; Oboe & Recorder

Start Date: April 2026

Contract: Maternity Cover, Part-time (5.5 hours per week)

Day: Friday

Inspire. Encourage. Empower.

Surbiton High School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Peripatetic Music Teacher specialising in Oboe and Recorder (up to Grade 6/7 standard) to join our vibrant and ambitious Music Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our Senior School and Girls’ Preparatory School, nurturing musical excellence and creativity in pupils of all ages.

You will deliver high-quality individual instrumental tuition, helping pupils to achieve their very best in performance and technique. Lessons will take place on Fridays, and you will play an active role in the wider musical life of the School, including concerts, ensembles, and events.

• A skilled and inspiring teacher with the ability to motivate pupils and foster a love of music.
• Strong proficiency in teaching Oboe and Recorder across a range of styles.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A good honours degree in Music or equivalent (Performance/Teaching degree preferred).
• A proven track record of successful instrumental teaching and pupil progress.

Our Music Department is thriving, with over 450 individual lessons each week and a busy programme of concerts at prestigious venues such as Cadogan Hall and the Royal Festival Hall. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team ethos and commitment to musical excellence.

Apply now to become part of a dynamic team that inspires pupils to achieve their full potential.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email