Guitar Instrumental Teacher (Music Academy)

General Description

The Guitar Instrumental Teacher is a member of the ISZL Music Academy team, responsible for providing high-quality brass tuition to students in the primary, middle, and/or high school, typically scheduled before or after the regular school day. This role involves nurturing students’ technical skills, musical understanding, and enjoyment of playing a brass instrument, through both individual and small group lessons. The teacher supports ISZL's ethos of developing the whole child through music and contributes to ensemble opportunities and performances as appropriate.

*This is an hourly contract position only, with no guaranteed minimum hours. It is not a salaried part-time role. It does not qualify for a work permit.

Areas of Responsibility

• Teach individual and/or group guitar lessons as scheduled.
• Tailor instruction to suit the age, level, and learning needs of each student, supporting their development from beginner through to more advanced levels.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with parents regarding student progress, lesson times, and practice expectations.
• Support and encourage student participation in school ensembles, recitals, and performances.
• Contribute to the wider Music Academy programme by attending staff meetings, concerts, and events as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, lesson content, and progress.
• Prepare students for internal and external performance opportunities or music assessments, as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with other instructional staff to create a cohesive and enriching learning environment that supports student growth and success.

• Specialism in guitar with strong pedagogical experience.
• Prior experience teaching young learners in a school or academy setting.
• Passion for music education and nurturing student growth through the arts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team within a dynamic, student-centred learning environment.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• A degree in music and/or recognised instrumental teaching qualification preferred.
• Candidates must have a Swiss or EU passport/valid Swiss work permit (or be approved for a Swiss work visa).

Application Process

• Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment section of ISZL’s website

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

ISZL is an equal opportunity employer.

As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members, including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Child Protection

ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student’s safety or wellbeing.