Rock and Pop Music Teacher

Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Burton upon Trent

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Staffordshire

Compensation: £27,000 - £32,000 / year

Job Type: Full Time, permanent role

Experience: No teaching experience required – full training, support and development provided.

Transport: UK/EU Driving Licence and own transport is an essential requirement for the role.

Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary

Rocksteady Music School is the UK’s largest employer of full‑time, permanent musicians. We provide in‑school rock and pop band lessons to primary‑age children across thousands of schools in the UK, teaching over 100,000 children each week. The role is part of a regional team that travels to multiple schools each week, working independently within a remote team of musicians.

• Teach groups of primary‑age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Teach drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals to children who have not previously held an instrument.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders and receive support from central teams.
• Serve as a rock and pop star role‑model, facilitating live performances at end‑of‑term concerts.
• Help children develop self‑belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
• Represent Rocksteady by building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Prepare for highly active days, travelling between schools, loading and unloading band equipment, and setting up and packing each location.

• Competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Enthusiastic about learning how to teach band lessons and completing an extensive training programme before commencing the timetable.
• Resilient, able to handle a dynamic day that includes teaching, travel and performance preparation.
• Confident, communicative with children, teachers and parents, and respectful of individual uniqueness.
• Committed to promoting the safety and well‑being of children and young people.
• Organised and independent, with strong time‑management and administrative skills.
• Possess a UK/EU driving licence and own transport to move equipment and supply schools.

• Full‑time, salaried position.
• Work Monday to Friday, daytimes only.
• 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
• Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile.
• Annual staff bonus – £1,500 per annum.
• Long‑service award – an additional 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years.
• Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on everyday purchases and free 24/7 GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Social events including celebratory staff away‑days and Christmas parties.
• Opportunity to work with the Rocksteady Foundation and charitable partners across the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Provide full details upon request.

If you are offered this position, Rocksteady will request completion of an enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check.

Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment of staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical or mental disability, or offending background.

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Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.