Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic brass teacher to join our school from January 2027, teaching pupils across a range of brass instruments including trumpet, trombone, French horn and tenor horn. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent musicianship, inspiring teaching skills and the ability to nurture young musicians of all abilities. As a choir school, CCCS educates Cathedral choristers as well as the choristers of Worcester and Pembroke Colleges, so Music is at the heart of school life, with many boys going on to win awards at senior schools.

There is currently a day of teaching available, with individual tuition (offered from Year 2 upwards) alongside the opportunity to direct a brass ensemble that performs at concerts and school events. The ideal candidate will be equally enthusiastic about inspiring beginners and stretching our most advanced players, and will enjoy playing an integral role in a busy Music Department. Whilst we are primarily seeking a versatile teacher who will teach across the range of brass instruments, applications from all brass specialisms will be considered.

The role is a part-time, permanent position (PAYE), for a start in January 2027. Candidates must have an established right to work in the UK, as well as fluent English.

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About you

We are looking for someone who:

• is an outstanding musician and educator, able to get the best out of pupils at every stage of their development

• is creative and knowledgeable, nurturing pupils’ interest in brass-playing through work with individuals and ensembles

• has a positive mindset, being adaptable and flexible in approach

• is caring, sharing their love for Music and building constructive relationships with pupils

• tailors their teaching to get the best out of children, communicating clearly with pupils, staff and parents about practice and goals

• is in sympathy with the needs of a busy, friendly Music department in a choir school setting

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Applying for the role

Christ Church Cathedral School is situated in the centre of the beautiful and historic University City of Oxford. If you are interested in joining our dedicated and talented staff, please complete and return the CCCS Application Form, which can be found on our website (Christ Church Cathedral School – Violin/Viola Teacher, and Cello / Double Bass Teacher), along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Address: The School Office, Christ Church Cathedral School, 3 Brewer Street, Oxford OXI 1QW

Telephone: 01865 242561

Email: schoolsecretary@cccs.org.uk

Salary: the hourly rate is £43.79

Application deadline: 12 pm Friday 13th November 2026

Please complete and return our Application Form, which is available on below, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Interview dates: Interviews will take place in the week commencing 16th March 2026.

CCCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.