Music Tutors

Music Tutors role at Music Mark - The UK Association for Music Education

Employer:

Music on Sea, Southend-on-Sea City Council

Location:

Southend on Sea, Essex

Closing Date: 12th January 2026 at 12:00

• Be an enthusiastic music educator to support all children and young people to access high‑quality music education opportunities across different age ranges and schools.
• Use your excellent technical knowledge of your chosen instrument(s) and strong general musical understanding to communicate effectively with pupils.
• Apply strong classroom‑management skills and experience when delivering curriculum‑based whole‑class instruction.
• Be inclusive and responsive to meeting pupil needs, working with students of varying competence from beginners to those preparing for high‑level ABRSM and Trinity examinations.
• Communicate effectively, meet deadlines and establish good relationships with schools and partners.

• Understanding and experience of instrument or vocal instruction as an enthusiastic music educator who can work flexibly with different age ranges and schools.
• Administration and support systems: a commitment to making music education accessible and high‑quality for every child and young person, including proactive management of workload.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a communication style, both verbal and written, to support service duties.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with different age ranges, schools, and settings, including willingness to travel across Southend and manage work outside typical hours (as agreed).

• Educators with previous school‑based or private instrumental teaching experience.
• Students and graduates from leading conservatoires and music colleges.
• Professionals from contemporary music and music‑business backgrounds.

To be considered for this post candidates must have the ability to play or teach an instrument.

We encourage you to find out more by contacting Kitt Garner at

Please note that applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you can.

19th January 2026 (in person at the Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea)