Visiting Music Teacher (Drum Kit

Bedford School is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Visiting Music Teacher - Drum Kit to join our thriving and highly successful Music Department. We anticipate that the role will involve up to half a day of teaching.

Bedford School is one of the UK's leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged 7 to 18. Music is a vibrant and integral part of school life, supported by outstanding facilities, including a purpose-built Music School, recital hall, recording studios and specialist teaching rooms.

We are looking for a skilled drummer and teacher who can inspire and support pupils of all ages and abilities through high-quality individual tuition. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of instrumental teaching and the ability to encourage musical enjoyment, achievement and progression.

Staff also have access to a range of benefits, including

• use of the School's extensive sporting and leisure facilities
• free lunches
• free on-site parking
• access to a private healthcare scheme

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email  or call

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we may interview exceptional candidates ahead of the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date: 8am Friday 28 August 2026

Interview date:
Tuesday 8 September 2026

Further details and an application form can be found on our website:

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Please note: All applications must be submitted via the official application form. We are unable to accept CVs.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We believe that a diverse team enriches our school communities and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and other pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Trust is therefore permitted to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of interview (including those which are 'spent', unless they are 'protected' under DBS filtering rules), in order to assess suitability to work with children.

Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust