Website La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Salary: £40 per hour
Hours: 6 hours per week, day TBC
Year Round?: No- term-time only
Permanent?: Yes
To Start: November 2026
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Stanka Silva 020 8673 5644 Ex. 159, [email protected]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.


Applications Close: Monday 19th October 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Interviews: TBC
Job Description:

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School is an ambitious, collaborative, diverse and dynamic school where innovative teaching and learning are the norm, and everyone’s talents and aspirations are recognised, developed, and rewarded.

We are looking for an outstanding Woodwind Teacher who is able to inspire and develop students from beginner to advanced level. The successful candidate should have experience teaching one or more woodwind instruments and be able to support students in developing their technical skills, musical understanding, confidence and performance abilities.

The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching students from Year 7 to Year 13 and be interested in developing the role of woodwind within the wider Music Department.

The post holder will also be expected to lead the school’s Wind Ensemble, supporting students to develop their ensemble skills and musical confidence and providing opportunities for students to perform both within and beyond the school.

The post holder will be engaged on a self-employed basis and be expected to be available for 6 hours per week, term time only. The actual specific day of the week to be worked will be agreed with the successful applicant.

La Retraite is underpinned by the commitment of staff. By joining our team, you join a team of dedicated, like-minded, passionate colleagues in a welcoming staff body, and our Catholic ethos welcomes students and staff of all faiths and none. If you believe you can add to our outstanding team, we would love to hear from you.

Should you wish to apply please complete the application and all relevant forms and email to [email protected]. To organise an informal visit, please contact Mrs S.Silva, HR director, on 0208673 5644, extension 159.

La Retraite R.C Gilrls’ school is committed to Safer Recruitment and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Successful candidate will be subject to Online Search, Social Media check and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

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