Drums Teacher

My Music Lessons Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

My Music Lessons Limited in Cambridge is seeking an inspiring drums teacher to deliver in-person school lessons in the CB1 9ND area. Strong musicianship, patience and at least three years of teaching experience are required to help pupils discover what they can play and enjoy progress.

You will adapt lessons to each pupil, teach individuals or small groups, record attendance and progress notes in MML’s systems, and follow safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• At least three years of teaching drums in an educational setting.
• Ability to explain skills clearly to pupils of varying levels.
• Reliable transport to assigned schools and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drums teaching

In-person instruction

Patience and clarity

Education

Three years teaching experience

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Drums Teacher — CB1 9ND

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 CB1 9ND 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 CB1 9ND 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.