Casual Music Tutor

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational service in the United Kingdom is looking for Casual Music Tutors to deliver engaging music sessions to primary and secondary students. Ideal candidates will have experience running informal music classes and the ability to monitor students' progress. The role may involve teaching multiple instruments and requires an enhanced background check. The organization values diversity and encourages all qualified musicians to apply for this rewarding opportunity within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of facilitating informal music sessions or classroom music sessions.
• Ability to monitor, respond, and plan for progress.
• Knowledge of different repertoire/portfolios specific to your specialism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspirational music sessions to individuals and groups.
• Work within mainstream and specialist schools.

Skills

Facilitating informal music sessions

Monitoring and planning for progress

Knowledge of different musical repertoires

Teaching additional instruments

Driving licence and own transport preferred

Job description

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: Unqualified teachers pay scale point 1 £17.18 per hour to point 6 £26.80 per hour

Hours Per Week: Casual

Base Location: Birch Lane Centre, Dukinfield, SK16 5AU

Assessment Date: w/c 19th January 2026

The Role

We are currently recruiting to our casual pool of Music Tutors to deliver inspirational music sessions to individuals, small groups and whole classes of primary and secondary aged students. We are interested in hearing from all musicians but in this round of recruitment we are particularly interested in hearing from upper brass tutors. The range of musical tuition we provide includes both regular and ad‑hoc working within mainstream and specialist schools and in our dedicated music centre.

At Tameside Music Service, we are an inclusive and progressive team working throughout Tameside and Greater Manchester. We are committed to offering equitable and relevant musical opportunities to young people in our locality and region through our partnership with the Greater Manchester Music Education Hub and numerous other organisations such as Brighter Sound, Royal Northern College of Music and BIMM.

About You

• Experience of facilitating informal music sessions or classroom music sessions
• The ability to monitor, respond and plan for progress
• Knowledge of different repertoire/portfolios/specific skills for your specialism
• The ability to teach an additional instrument or skill would be an advantage
• If successful after interview an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check will need to be completed
• Driving licence and your own transport is preferred

About Us

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Chris Jolly on 0161 342 3192