Guitar Teacher

Performant Solutions Limited; Windermere; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Performant Solutions Limited is seeking a self-employed Guitar Teacher to deliver peripatetic guitar lessons in schools across Cumbria. You will invoice for sessions and manage your own tax, NI, and insurance arrangements.

There is no guaranteed minimum hours; work likely one to two days per week, with potential to grow. You will plan and deliver lessons, prepare materials, assess progress, and support performances and rehearsals while ensuring equipment is set up and safe.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Music Theory and general Music knowledge.
• Proficiency in Guitar & Bass Guitar performance, as well as broader Music Performance skills.
• Experience in Music Education, including lesson planning and student assessment.
• Ability to teach diverse learners with patience, clarity, and positive classroom management.
• Relevant qualification in music or music education (e.g., diploma or degree) is preferred.
• Experience teaching guitar in school or private settings is highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individual guitar lessons in schools.
• Prepare learning materials for each session.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with school staff and support performances.
• Ensure equipment is set up, maintained and used safely.

Skills

Music Theory

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Music Education

Lesson Planning

Assessment

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Music education degree

Job description

Performant Solutions Limited is a specialist music service focused on transforming school music departments and inspiring the next generation of musicians. The organization equips students with access to industry-standard audio equipment, helping them understand the realities and possibilities of a musical career. It partners closely with schools to deliver high-quality vocal and instrumental tuition that complements the curriculum. Performant Solutions Limited values dedicated music educators who are passionate about both performance and teaching, and who can contribute to an engaging, professional learning environment.

Role Description

The Guitar Teacher role is a self-employed, on-site contractor position delivering peripatetic guitar lessons in schools across Cumbria. As a self-employed contractor, you will invoice Performant Solutions Limited for sessions delivered and be responsible for managing your own tax, National Insurance, and insurance arrangements.

There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, with work likely starting at one to two days per week depending on school demand, with the potential to grow over time.

The Guitar Teacher will deliver engaging lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels, covering technique and musical expression on the instrument. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and delivering individual lessons, preparing learning materials, assessing student progress, and providing constructive feedback. The role also involves collaborating with school staff, supporting performances and rehearsals, and ensuring that equipment is set up, maintained, and used safely. The Guitar Teacher is expected to foster a positive, motivating classroom atmosphere that promotes musical growth and confidence.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Music Theory and general Music knowledge.
• Proficiency in Guitar & Bass Guitar performance, as well as broader Music Performance skills.
• Experience in Music Education, including lesson planning and student assessment.
• Ability to teach diverse learners with patience, clarity, and positive classroom management.
• Relevant qualification in music or music education (e.g., diploma or degree) is preferred.
• Experience teaching guitar in school or private settings is highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.