Visiting Instrumental Teacher

Polam Hall School - Darlington

Visiting Instrumental Teacher

Post is term time only

Posted: 10th September 2026

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Start date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory checks)

Salary: £32 per hour (self employed)

Polam Hall School wishes to appoint enthusiastic and experienced individuals to the following posts:

Brass Teacher

Woodwind Teacher (Flute and/or Clarinet specialists, other woodwind also considered)

Harp Teacher

Polam Hall School seeks to expand the instrumental lesson provision through the appointment of inspiring and experiences Instrumental Teachers, who will teach Brass, Woodwind and/or Harp to our Junior and Senior School pupils. The successful candidate will be a gifted performer in their own right; have a passion for music with the ability to inspire, coach and motivate pupils to perform to a high standard and achieve their full potential.

This is a self-employed role where the teacher will invoice and receive payment from parents directly. There may be the opportunity for additional paid work for assistance in our co-curricular ensembles and performances. All self-employed teachers are responsible for organising their own timetable. Self-employed music teachers will work alongside the Head of Faculty for Expressive Arts and the Music Department team.

It is envisaged that approximately 1 hour per week during term time is required, with the potential for growth. The lesson rate is set at £32 per hour and are usually taught in 30 minute 1 to 1 lessons.

For further information please contact school reception and ask for the Expressive Arts Faculty - Music.

Our School:

Polam Hall School is a 4 - 16 all-through academy and is part of Woodard Academies Trust. We have 850 pupils on roll, with one and a half forms of entry in our Primary Phase and four forms in our Secondary Phase. Polam Hall is a school with a unique and long history which today is proud to be a fully comprehensive school serving the young people of Darlington. Our mission is to educate the whole child, developing leadership, compassion, character and academic ambition, through the combination of our Academic and Concordia Crescimus curricula. We have high expectations and aspirations for every member of our school community.

Polam Hall is a community where staff and students work together for common goals. We make every effort to develop our staff team, offering professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a wider Trust, yet retaining the friendly atmosphere of a small school. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team, who have children at the heart of their practice and who will help us to drive forward our aim: to deliver an outstanding education to every single one of our pupils.

Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit or to discuss the post further please contact the administration team: [email removed]

Please note you should use the supporting statement section of the application form to clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. The information in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for the role and therefore it is important that you provide enough detail to give a full picture of your skills and experience and what you can contribute to teaching and learning at Polam Hall.

Polam Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.