Casual Music Tutor

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

Job summary

A community-focused music education provider in Tameside is seeking a Casual Music Tutor to deliver engaging music sessions for primary and secondary students. Ideal candidates will have experience facilitating music sessions and possess a background in teaching different musical skills. This role offers flexibility and the chance to interact with diverse groups, contributing to the local music education landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating informal or classroom music sessions.
• Ability to monitor and plan for progress in student learning.
• Knowledge of specific skills related to musical specialism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspirational music sessions to individuals and groups.
• Work with primary and secondary aged students.
• Engage with inclusive music education initiatives.

Skills

Facilitating informal music sessions

Planning for progress

Knowledge of different repertoire

Teaching additional instruments

Driving licence and transport

Job description

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

You will have:

• 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

Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services

“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.”

“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.”

“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.”

“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.”

“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”

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.

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