Instrumental String Teacher; Lower Strings Specialist

Instrumental String Teacher (Lower Strings Specialist)

£22,601 - £35,259 pro rata per year (Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale)

We are seeking to appoint an innovative, committed and inspirational lower strings teacher to further develop the work of Wakefield Music Services, consortium partner for the West Yorkshire Music Hub.

• Share this vacancy:

Employer:

Wakefield Council

Location:

Manygates Music Centre, Manygates Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7DQ

Contract Type:
Part-Time Fixed-Term

Start Date:

13th April 2026

Closing Date: 14th December 2025

The post is initially for 3 days and involves instrumental tuition in a variety of primary and secondary schools across the Wakefield district. This exciting opportunity will involve joining our existing team of string teachers and applicants would need to demonstrate that they have the skills and qualities to deliver high quality instrumental tuition. In addition to instrumental teaching, the post may also involve directing groups and ensembles at one of our vibrant Music Centres.

The successful applicant will benefit from a wealth of high quality support including CPD and mentoring. Instrumental teachers employed by the service enjoy nationally agreed conditions of service and a casual car user allowance is associated with the post.

Starting date is April 13th 2026 and the post is initially temporary up till August 2027.

Wakefield Music Services have been providing musical opportunities to young people and communities for over 50 years! We are proud to teach over 7,000 young musicians every week and believe that practical music making is for everyone.