Visiting Music Teachers - Brass, Woodwind & Strings

As a visiting music teacher, you will be responsible for providing high-quality and inspiring music education to children of all ages and skill levels. Whilst some administrative tasks are required within the role, your primary focus will be on recruiting and teaching group and individual lessons in schools across the county, fostering a love for music, and helping children develop their musical interests.

• Plan and deliver engaging and comprehensive instrumental music lessons to pupils, tailored to their individual needs and skill levels.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages children and young people to explore their creativity and express themselves through music.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that cover music theory, technique, sight‑reading, ear training, and performance skills.
• Assess and evaluate pupils' progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them improve their musical abilities (registers and reports).
• Fulfil day‑to‑day teaching administration duties and consult with parents, schools, and the office (via email and telephone).
• Prepare pupils to progress their learning through the Records of Achievement and music examinations, competitions, and performances.
• Collaborate with other music teachers and school staff to organise and participate in pupil recruitment events.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, mentoring, and quality assurance.
• Comply with company policies and mandatory training requirements.
• Understand and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures and appropriately raise any issues of concern in order to protect children.
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and achievements using our in‑house database, scheduling, and attendance recording software (Speed Admin and Office 365).
• Proven experience as an instrumental music teacher in a school or educational setting, including small group teaching.
• High‑level performer able to play one or more musical instruments (Grade 5 minimum standard), with a strong command of music theory.
• Experience of teaching online via Teams or Zoom is desirable.
• Excellent communication and people skills to effectively engage with students, parents/carers, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt inclusive teaching methods to accommodate pupils of different ages, learning styles, and skill levels.
• Familiarity with music examination boards and their syllabi, such as ABRSM, Trinity, or RSL.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills to effectively plan lessons and manage multiple students.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for music education.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications – Outlook, Word, Excel – and ability to learn other platforms.
• Commitment to inclusion and youth voice.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week for school‑based roles (a minimum of 5 hours for Music Centre roles).
• This role is flexible and can be during school hours, after‑school hours, or weekends at one of our Music Centres and requires travel between schools and other music venues.
• The hourly rate of pay is £31.45 – £42 (dependent on role), paid monthly in arrears via PAYE.