Rock and Pop Music Teacher

Rock and Pop Music Teacher – Hartlepool

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Durham

Compensation: £27,000 – £32,000 per year

Start date: September 2026

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 are essential.

Holiday: 11 + weeks paid holiday per year

Location: Teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week.

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary.

• Teach primary‑age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Give children their first opportunity to learn an instrument – drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, with support from central teams.
• Be a rock and pop star role‑model, empowering and supporting children to deliver live performances at end‑of‑term concerts.
• Help children develop self‑belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
• Represent Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Prepare for highly active days and spend time on the road driving between schools, loading and unloading equipment, and setting up and packing away in each location.

• Be competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals.
• Enthusiastic to learn how to teach band lessons and complete our extensive training programme before starting a timetable.
• Resilient to work in a role that provides both great moments and big challenges daily.
• Confident, authentic and communicates well with children, teachers and parents.
• Integrity to always promote the safety and well‑being of children and young people.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• Hold a UK/EU driving licence and have own transport to move equipment between schools.

• Full‑time, salaried position.
• Work Monday – 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.
• Celebratory staff away‑days, Christmas parties and social events.
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation, reaching children and young people in charities and support groups.

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.