Drums Teacher

My Music Lessons Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instruments provided

Job summary

My Music Lessons Limited in Cambridge (CB1 9ND area) is seeking an inspiring drums teacher for in-person school lessons. You will deliver engaging, student-centered drum instruction at assigned schools, adapting to each pupil's starting point and learning needs.

The role is self-employed with hours aligned to the school day; a minimum of three years teaching drums and a valid driving licence are required. Instruments are provided for students and the roster offers flexible weekly hours.

Qualifications

• At least three years of teaching drums.
• Able to teach drums clearly and explain skills.
• A car and driving licence for travel to assigned schools.
• Patient, encouraging and inclusive approach to teaching children.

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 progress notes through MML’s approved systems.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Musicianship

Patience

Enthusiasm

Teaching drums

Driver's licence

Punctuality

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.