Drums Teacher

My Music Lessons Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

My Music Lessons Limited is seeking an inspiring drums teacher for in-person school lessons in the B20 2RW area. You will deliver engaging drums lessons at schools, adapting to each pupil and teaching individuals, duos, or small groups as required.

Self-employed role offering £20 per teaching hour, rising to £22.50 per teaching hour with full attendance and punctual arrival. Vehicle access and DBS clearance are expected before starting.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of teaching drums.
• Ability to explain skills clearly to students.
• Own a car and a driving licence with reliable travel to schools.
• Patient, encouraging and inclusive approach to teaching children.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging drums lessons in person at assigned schools.
• Adapt lessons to pupils’ starting points, interests and learning needs.
• Teach individual pupils, duos, small groups or bands where required by the assignment.
• Record attendance and concise progress notes through MML’s approved systems.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Drums teaching

Clear instruction

Punctuality

Organisation

Valid driving licence

Job description

Drums Teacher — B20 2RW

Instrument: Drums

Make music the highlight of a pupil’s school week.

My Music Lessons is seeking an inspiring drums teacher for in-person school lessons in the B20 2RW area. If you combine strong musicianship with patience, enthusiasm and at least three years of teaching experience, we would love to hear from you.

Help children discover what they can play, build confidence and enjoy making progress. You will help pupils develop their drums skills through engaging, purposeful lessons suited to their level. If you teach other instruments, include those in your application too.

THE ROLE

• Deliver engaging drums lessons in person at assigned schools.
• Adapt lessons to pupils’ starting points, interests and learning needs.
• Teach individual pupils, duos, small groups or bands where required by the assignment.
• Record attendance and concise progress notes through MML’s approved systems.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain professional boundaries.

HOURS AND LOCATION

Variable days and hours within the school day, agreed around the school’s requirements and your availability. This vacancy is for in-person school teaching. Teaching locations are based on the schools requiring lessons in the B20 2RW area. Exact assignments and the start date will be agreed before teaching begins. Weekly hours depend on local requirements.

PAY AND CONTRACT

Self-employed. £20 per teaching hour basic, increasing to £22.50 per teaching hour for a month with full attendance at scheduled teaching and punctual arrival at every assigned school. Sickness, approved leave and school cancellations do not affect eligibility for this incentive.

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Confident ability to teach drums and explain skills clearly.
• A car and a driving licence, with reliable travel to assigned schools.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality and good organisation.
• A patient, encouraging and inclusive approach to teaching children.

OUR SUPPORT

We provide instruments for students. MML coordinates scheduling, billing and parent communications, giving you a clear structure for lesson delivery.

SAFEGUARDING

Teaching appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, appropriate DBS checks and safeguarding clearance before lessons begin.