26-27 - Tuition Teacher - Keyboard / Violin (small group and 1:1), Hackney

Sing Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sing Education in Hackney, London, seeks reliable Tuition Teachers to deliver keyboard and violin lessons in small groups and 1:1 within partner schools. A music degree is required, with QTS and ongoing professional development encouraged. DBS enhanced disclosure is mandatory and teaching can be 1–5 days per week during term time.

Offered on a freelance basis with weekly hours 9am-3:30pm and a 1-hour Music Club 3:20pm-4:20pm. Locations include Greater London, Slough, Kent and North Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• University degree in music or related field.
• Evidence of professional development.
• QTS required.

Responsibilities

• Teach keyboard and violin in small groups (up to 5) and 1:1 lessons.
• Attend training and induction sessions with Sing Education.
• Communicate professionally with schools and Sing Education.
• Safeguarding compliance and DBS checks as required.
• Lead music workshops and participate in school programs.

Skills

Keyboard

Violin

Teaching

Group leadership

Piano accompaniment

Education

University degree in music

Further professional development

QTS

Tools

G Suite

Job description

26-27 - Tuition Teacher - Keyboard / Violin (small group and 1:1), Hackney

Hackney, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/01/2026

Sing Education is a leading provider of high-quality music education in schools, dedicated to inspiring students through engaging and inclusive music programs. We recruit, train, and support passionate music teachers who bring creativity and a love of learning to the classroom. Our team’s mission is to make music accessible to all, fostering each student's musical potential and confidence. Join us and be part of a dynamic organization that values professional growth, a positive impact on education, and a supportive teaching community.

Job Description

Overview

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

Rate of Pay: Freelance basis - £23-£27 per hour

What we do

Sing Education source and train music teachers, develop teaching resources and provide management and consultancy services to schools in London. We enable children to encounter the transformative power of music in their lives, by experiencing the joy of singing and making music collectively at school.

Details:

Weekly teaching, during school hours - 9am-3.30 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 schoolsin 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 the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . 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.

Requirements

Qualification

University graduate with a good degree in music or a related field

Evidence of further professional development

QTS

Knowledge and Skills

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

Personal Qualities

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