Peripatetic Drum Kit & Percussion Teacher
Vacancy
Peripatetic Drum Kit & Percussion Teacher required from September 2026 on a self-employed basis, with approximately 2 hours of percussion teaching and 3–4 hours of drum kit teaching per week, alongside exciting potential for future expansion.
- Bring your passion for Music to a dynamic, well‑resourced department.
- Accepting applications from combined drum kit and percussion teachers, as well as applications for just percussion or just drum kit.
- Applicants must hold self-employed status.
- A flexible and collaborative approach to working within a busy school music department is welcomed.
Application Documents:
Applications should be submitted via a covering letter and CV addressed to the Head of Music, Mr L Carey.
The Music Department at Gillingham School offers a vibrant and inclusive musical environment, with a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities including ensembles, concerts, productions, clubs, and performance events throughout the year.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions.
Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.