Peripatetic Singing Teacher

Chelsea Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of singing who is able to inspire and develop singing from beginner to advanced level, preparing students for graded exams as appropriate . The school already has a good number of students signed up for singing lessons, many of whom also participate in extra-curricular singing.

The successful candidate will be skilled and confident in teaching students from Year 7 to Year 13 and be interested in developing the extra-curricular offer of the school, as well as the role of singing within the wider Music curriculum. An additional fee at the same rate is payable for leading extra-curricular activities. This may include running a vocal ensemble involving students taught as part of this role.

The post holder will be engaged on a casual, term-time basis. We anticipate roughly 6 hours of work per week depending on student uptake, but hours are variable and not guaranteed. The specific day(s) and times worked will be agreed with the successful candidate according to pupil demand and availability.

Academy Overview

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023, saw us being judged strongly good in all areas. We have also been recently awarded a glowing J1 for our SIAMS inspection. Both inspections evidence our excellent quality of education and commitment to ensure all students flourish both academically and pastorally. Recent outcomes at GCSE and A Level demonstrate strong progress for all students with the Academy’s results regularly placing us in the top 20% of schools for student progress. However, we are much more than a successful, academically focused school. We believe in educating the whole child and our Christian values of joy, perseverance, servant leadership, charity and forgiveness underpin everything we stand for. It is important that all of our staff, whether they are teachers or not, work closely with our young people and ensure that they are successful in all that they do. We are looking for staff who will always go the extra mile for our young people and believe that education happens both in and out of the classroom.

We are a diverse inner city science specialist academy based just off the King’s Road in Chelsea and are co-sponsored by both the London Diocesan Board for Schools and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Chelsea Academy combines traditional educational values and high academic and behaviour standards with an innovative approach to learning and teaching. The Academy’s historic specialism is the sciences, and as such we have strong links with local organisations such as Imperial College, The Science Museum and Chelsea Physic Garden. As a Church of England sponsored academy we welcome staff, students and parents/carers from all faiths but expect all employees to have regard for our Christian values that are demonstrated through the taught and non-taught curriculum.

Chelsea Academy has a strong community of collaboration and support for all our staff. We are a friendly and thriving environment to work and grow both personally and professionally. Our staff are friendly and supportive. Through both the Chelsea Academy Behaviour and Teaching & Learning Frameworks , we have a simple, flexible and consistent way of developing outstanding teaching. Most of our senior and middle leaders started as teachers with us and have developed into highly talented practitioners. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To teach engaging lessons that motivate and inspire pupils

• The ability to monitor pupil progress and set suitable targets

• To be familiar with exam syllabuses, including ABRSM and comfortable teaching a range of styles including classical, folk and musical theatre.

• To have strong communication skills and to build positive relationships with parents, pupils and other members of staff.

• To contribute to the safeguarding and care of children with regard to Keeping Children Safe in education (KCSIE).

How to apply

Please use “Quick Apply” from TES to apply for this post . Sorry but we do not accept CVs. The deadline for applications is Monday 19th October 2026.  We will be interviewing throughout the duration of the advert, therefore early applications are recommended.  Chelsea Academy reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. It will assist the shortlisting process if applicants can address directly the criteria in the person specification in their supporting statements.

If you have any further questions about this post, then please feel free to contact Anisha Yatally (HR Manager) who will put you in contact with the relevant staff member. Visits to the Academy and / or requests for informal discussions with the Principal are welcome and can be arranged by Anisha. Please note that Chelsea Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  

Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment

Chelsea Academy is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, however, we do expect all our staff to note and follow our Christian ethos which is outlined on our website. Please note that Chelsea Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police / Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK  prior to starting employment with the Academy.

As part of our recruitment process we will also carry out an online search for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before the interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task (UK/EU GDPR) in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 301 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

If you want to work in a happy, purposeful inner city academy with a strong Christian ethos and commitment to helping every student go on to university or meaningful employment, then we would welcome your application.

Yours faithfully

Mariella Ardron

Principal