About the School - Cumnor House Boys
At Cumnor House School, we pride ourselves on encouraging a genuine love for learning. From a very young age, we support our children in their development of a sense of curiosity, open-mindedness, perseverance, reflection, and critical thinking. This thirst for growth and knowledge is one that stays with them throughout their school years, meaning they enter each stage of their lives best prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Clarinet/Saxophone Peripatetic Teacher to cover the autumn term 2025 (September – December).
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher, and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
The opportunity:
Applications are welcome from enthusiastic, personable, and suitably experienced Clarinet and Saxophone Peripatetic teachers for our thriving Music department. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching children aged 6 to 13 at a range of ability levels both individually and in small groups as part of our Year 3 Instrument Scheme (which runs on a Tuesday afternoon). We are a fun and friendly department with hard-working students, and we are seeking a team-player who would also enjoy getting involved in the musical culture of the school through leading ensembles and supporting at concerts.
Who are you?:
The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience working in a similar setting, be flexible, have an enthusiastic and caring attitude with the ability to engage with the children in a warm and supportive way. You will need to be an effective communicator who can use their initiative to provide a variety of engaging and stimulating lessons. You will need to be available on Tuesday afternoons for our Year 3 Instrument Scheme.
Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Professional Development
How to Apply
All candidates are required to submit a Personal Details form and an updated CV. Completed forms and CVs can be submitted electronically to Recruitment@cumnorhouse.com or by post and marked for the attention of the Head of Music.
To download and complete the Personal Details form, click here.
Closing date for applications: April 30th 2025.
We will review applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close applications early.
Interviews: by agreement
Address: 168 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DA
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.
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