Tuition Teacher - Violin​/Piano​/Guitar - West

West Ealing, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/19/2026

Sing Education are looking for reliable, confident and inspirational small group and one-to-one teachers to teach violin, piano and guitar (Grade 6 level minimum) with a degree in music or a related field (musical theatre/music education) to join our team of specialist music teachers.

Freelance basis - £23‑£27 per hour

• Weekly teaching, during school hours – 9am‑2.30 term time
• 1 hour Music Club 3.20pm‑4.20pm
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
• Teaching can be 1‑5 days per week
• Teaching locations: primary schools in Greater London, Slough, Kent and North Yorkshire
• Must have (or be willing to apply for through us) an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Communicate professionally and clearly to represent Sing Education within a school setting
• Attend and engage with Sing Education team training and induction sessions
• Sing Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see  .
  
  The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Sing Education Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

• University graduate with a good degree in music or a related field
• Evidence of further professional development
• QTS

• Strong singing voice and confidence to use the singing voice to support pupil learning
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability to lead small group (up to 5 people) and one-to‑one lessons
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Basic keyboard skills if not first instrument
• A degree of ICT literacy and ability to use online systems such as G Suite and other communication platforms
• Knowledge of or experience in Kodály and Dalcroze teaching practices
• Ability to accompany on the piano/guitar for choir, assemblies and other performances
• Classroom or one-to‑one teaching experience
• Experience of working with children or young people in a teaching or leadership capacity.
• Experience of leading music workshops
• Experience of working with children with SEND

• Ability to lead and inspire a passion for music in pupils
• A firm approach to discipline, and good management skills
• The ability to work well as part of both Sing Education and in‑school teams
• The ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate
• A sense of humour
• An ability to generate enthusiasm for music in the wider life of the school
• A high level of personal organisation and good communication skills
• A commitment to personal and company wider development