Associate Lecturer- Guitar (Rock/Pop & Jazz)

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Exeter seeks a passionate Guitar Teacher to join their dynamic Music team. The successful candidate will teach guitar through personalized instruction, supporting students' academic and personal goals. Ideal applicants are confident musicians with qualifications and a strong interest in music education. This position offers a creative and supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Access to staff development opportunities

Discounts and wellbeing services

Join the Teachers Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and industry experience in music.
• Confidence in graded music examinations.
• Passion for music education and performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach guitar skills through high-quality one-to-one teaching.
• Support students' curriculum and personal progression goals.
• Work within a dynamic Music team.

Skills

Professional or semi-professional musician

Fluent in reading music

Strong interest in music education

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and talented Guitar Teacher to join our dynamic Music team within the Media and Performing Arts Faculty at Exeter College.

This is an exciting time to come on board, as we continue to grow and innovate as a forward-thinking College. This is your opportunity to teach in a creative and ambitious department, helping students develop their guitar skills through high-quality one-to-one teaching that supports both their curriculum and personal progression goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• A professional or semi-professional musician with relevant qualifications and industry experience
• Someone confident in graded music examinations and fluent in reading music
• A passionate educator with a strong interest in music education and performance

Why Join Us

• Be part of a strong, supportive team in a thriving Music Academy
• Make a real impact on students’ musical journeys
• Work in an environment that values creativity, professionalism, and excellence

Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy

Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFUB8HvS9M

Your benefits

As a member of our team, you will also have access to a range of excellent benefits and discounts, along with staff development opportunities, wellbeing services and activities. You will also have the opportunity to join the Teachers Pension scheme, find out more at Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk).

Key Information

At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of completed application 3rd October 2025. Interviews will be held in Exeter on Wednesday 15th October.

Successful applicants will be asked to perform a 3-5 minute selection of music and to conduct a short observed instrumental lesson with one of our current music students. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.