Peripatetic Vocal Teacher

The School

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, we proudly extend the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated academic institutions. Founded on centuries of tradition and intellectual rigour, our branch schools uphold an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, character formation, and cultural enrichment.

Our vision is to cultivate dynamic, world-class learning environments where the next generation of confident, able, and responsible young people are shaped. We challenge our students to think independently, lead with purpose, and embrace a global perspective, all within a community that values tradition, discipline, and innovation.

By blending the timeless values of our founding school with the opportunities of a rapidly evolving world, we ignite curiosity, inspire ambition, and prepare our students to make meaningful contributions to society, as scholars, leaders, and changemakers.

The Opportunity

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City is seeking an inspiring, enthusiastic, and accomplished Peripatetic Vocal Teacher to join our growing Performing Arts team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator and performer to help shape and establish the vocal and choral culture of a new school from the very beginning. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality one-to-one vocal tuition to students across a range of ages, abilities, and musical styles, while also contributing to the development of the school’s choir and vocal ensemble programme.

You will have the opportunity to inspire students to develop their vocal ability, confidence, musicianship, and enjoyment of singing, while preparing them for performances, concerts, productions, showcases, and graded examinations where appropriate.

As a founding member of the Performing Arts provision, you will play an important role in building a vibrant musical identity across the school and will be encouraged to contribute creatively to concerts, productions, whole-school events, and the wider co-curricular life of the school.

This is a zero-hours contract, with lessons scheduled according to student demand and school requirements.

If you are a talented and dedicated vocal teacher who is passionate about developing young performers and excited by the opportunity to help build a new school’s musical culture, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Job Title: Peripatetic Vocal Teacher
Reporting to: Director of Music / Head of Performing Arts

Vocal Tuition & Teaching

• Deliver engaging, high-quality one-to-one vocal lessons to students across the school.

• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the individual needs, abilities, ages, and musical interests of students.

• Develop students’ vocal technique, musicianship, confidence, performance skills, and musical understanding.

• Teach across a range of vocal styles, including classical, contemporary, musical theatre, and popular repertoire.

• Provide appropriate technical guidance on breathing, posture, diction, resonance, projection, and vocal health.

• Encourage students to develop independent practice habits and take ownership of their musical progress.

• Maintain high standards of teaching and create a positive, encouraging, and purposeful learning environment.

Performance & Examination Preparation

• Prepare students for school concerts, performances, showcases, productions, and other musical events.

• Prepare students for graded examinations and external assessments where appropriate.

• Select suitable repertoire that challenges and inspires students while being appropriate to their age and ability.

• Provide constructive feedback and support students in setting and achieving individual musical goals.

• Encourage students to perform confidently and develop resilience and professionalism as young musicians.

Choirs & Vocal Ensembles

• Lead and develop school choirs and vocal ensembles across different age phases.

• Plan engaging and varied rehearsals that develop ensemble skills, vocal technique, musicality, and confidence.

• Select and prepare appropriate repertoire for performances and school events.

• Promote participation in singing and encourage students of different abilities to engage with vocal opportunities.

• Support the development of a strong and inclusive singing culture across the school.

• Contribute ideas for expanding the school’s choir and vocal ensemble provision.

Performing Arts & School Events

• Support the Performing Arts department with concerts, productions, assemblies, showcases, and whole-school events.

• Contribute to rehearsals and performances where required.

• Work collaboratively with music and performing arts colleagues to ensure high-quality musical outcomes.

• Contribute creatively to the development of the school’s wider musical and performing arts programme.

• Support opportunities for students to perform both within and beyond the school environment.

Student & Parent Relationships

• Build positive, professional, and supportive relationships with students.

• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents regarding student progress, lesson requirements, and performance opportunities.

• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, discipline, and enjoyment through singing.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

• Celebrate student achievement and contribute to a positive culture of musical development.

Administration & Organisation

• Maintain accurate lesson registers, attendance records, and student progress information.

• Manage lesson schedules effectively and communicate any changes promptly.

• Ensure students and parents are provided with appropriate information regarding lessons, performances, examinations, and other musical activities.

• Prepare appropriate resources and repertoire for lessons and rehearsals.

• Maintain high standards of organisation and reliability, particularly in relation to timetabling and student appointments.

• Liaise with the Performing Arts team regarding student progress, scheduling, performances, and other relevant matters.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with the Performing Arts and wider school teams.

• Contribute positively to the development of the school’s musical identity and co-curricular programme.

• Share expertise and ideas that enhance vocal and choral provision across the school.

• Remain current with developments in vocal pedagogy, performance practice, repertoire, and music education.

• Engage in relevant professional development and maintain high standards of professional practice.

Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure all activities comply with KHDA standards, MOE guidelines, and school policies.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection at all times.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all students.

• Follow the school’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, professional conduct, and student wellbeing.

• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately in accordance with school procedures.

The Person

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Music, Vocal Performance, Music Education, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience teaching one-to-one singing lessons to children and young people.

• Experience teaching students across a range of ages and abilities.

• Experience leading choirs, vocal groups, or ensembles.

• Strong understanding of vocal pedagogy, vocal development, and vocal health.

• Excellent piano skills suitable for rehearsal and accompaniment purposes.

• Strong knowledge of a range of vocal styles and repertoire.

• Experience preparing students for performances and/or graded examinations.

• Experience working within a school or youth music setting is desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about singing, music education, and inspiring young people.

• An accomplished and confident vocalist with strong musical knowledge and performance skills.

• Warm, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships with students.

• Able to inspire confidence and enjoyment through singing and performance.

• Patient, adaptable, and able to differentiate teaching to meet individual student needs.

• Highly organised, reliable, and professional.

• Creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to contribute ideas to a developing Performing Arts programme.

• Collaborative and willing to contribute to the wider musical life of the school.

• Committed to maintaining high standards of professional practice and student care.

• Committed to the values of Queen Elizabeth’s School: Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, and Ambition.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience teaching graded syllabi such as ABRSM, Trinity, or LAMDA Musical Theatre.

• Experience working within a British curriculum or international school.

• Experience supporting school productions and musical theatre.

• Experience developing or growing a choir, vocal programme, or wider music provision.

• Ability to arrange or adapt vocal music for choirs and ensembles.

• Experience using music technology, recording software, or digital music resources.

• Experience preparing students for public performances, competitions, or external examinations.

Safeguarding

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City is an equal opportunities employer and is deeply committed to safeguarding our students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We expect all staff and members of our community to share this commitment and to promptly report any concerns about a student’s or community member’s safety or wellbeing.

In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and providing International Child Protection Certificates (ICPC) and police clearance certificates from all countries that the applicant has resided in. An International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) will be required for any candidates who are relocating from the United Kingdom or have previously lived in the United Kingdom.

The full Safer Recruitment Policy can be viewed on our website.