Instrumental Music Teacher: Woodwind

Music Mark; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local arts organisation is seeking a passionate woodwind teacher to provide music education to students across Surrey. The ideal candidate should be able to teach multiple instruments and adapt lessons to engage students effectively. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities and flexible hours. Join a team dedicated to inspiring young musicians and contributing to community arts.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous local government pension

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive sick pay

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Recognized music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Passionate about the importance of music with a genuine desire to help students.
• Ability to adapt teaching style to engage students of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality music education to students at various schools.
• Engage in one to one and small group music tuition.
• Travel around Surrey to meet the demands of the role.

Skills

Passionate about music

Ability to teach multiple woodwind instruments

Engaging teaching style

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

£29.86 per hour inclusive of Holiday Pay

Are you a talented and creative musician who wants to share their passion for playing an instrument and making music with children and young people across Surrey? Come and work for Surrey Arts, Surrey's leading provider of youth music lessons, ensembles and instrument hire.

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Employer

Surrey County Council

Location

14 The Pines, Broad Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3BH

Contract Type

Part-Time Permanent

Closing Date

5th October 2025 at 23:59

The hourly salary for this role is £29.86 inclusive of 15% holiday pay. This equates to an annual salary of £9,853 per annum for working 10 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (330 hours per year) with the potential to build on these hours.

We currently have a vacancy for a permanent, salaried peripatetic woodwind teacher working both during school hours and after school hours on weekdays and Saturday mornings based in north, west and south of Surrey. Ideally, the candidate would be able to offer multiple woodwind instruments (e.g. flute, clarinet, sax – acknowledging that this would be to different standards) or offer a second additional instrument such as piano. However, for the right candidate, we would consider only one. The hours could be flexible but with a minimum of 10hrs per week for 33 weeks, but in the hope to build to 15 hours per week or more.

Rewards and Benefits:

• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Annual salary paid in 12 monthly instalments meaning pay is received during the school holidays
• Able to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, whereby Surrey County Council contribute 28.68% of your salary into your pension
• Comprehensive sick pay: 3 months full pay; 3 months half pay in a rolling 12-month period
• Savings on a range of retailers, including supermarkets, high street shops, utilities, travel, transport, health and wellbeing
• Clear salary progression based on experience and additional responsibilities
• Professional development through specialised training in diverse teaching methodologies, instrument-specific masterclasses, and pedagogical workshops
• Opportunity to contribute to Surrey Arts’ youth music programs and participate in high-profile gala events and concerts
• Potential to develop specialised teaching areas such as early years music education, contemporary music, or inclusive music-making for students with additional needs

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a woodwind teacher to join our talented team of experienced and committed teaching staff. Across 33 weeks of the academic year, you will deliver high quality and innovative music education to students at various schools and venues around the county.

You will join a team dedicated to”changing lives through world class arts”. Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey.

The advertised salary is based on delivering one to one and small group music tuition. We would hope that applicants will also be able to deliver whole class teaching or be an ensemble conductor or assistant conductor. These activities attract a higher rate of pay, and the annual salary will be increased in accordance with Surrey Arts Teacher Pay Scales.

The hours advertised may be subject to change due to small fluctuations in demand. After the first four months of employment, the annual salary will be adjusted accordingly to reflect actual hours worked.

Teaching takes place during the school day, after school and at the weekend, at various schools and music centres in Surrey. You will therefore need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience
• Passionate about the importance of music with a genuine desire to help all students express themselves musically
• Ability to teach a range of students, adapting teaching style and genre of music to deliver engaging lessons that offer challenge and independence appropriate to age and ability
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn music exam specifications and how to prepare students for exams (as appropriate)
• ICT literate: ability to use email and web-based platforms
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to ensuring the welfare of students
• Commitment to continuing professional development and strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• A flexible approach to working due to changes in teaching schedules and ability to travel around the county.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

How to Apply

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following four questions:

• How does your knowledge, skills and experience demonstrate that you are a competent/proficient musician?
• Please describe your approach to planning and delivering paired and small group music lessons.
• How do you/would you ensure that all children and young people you work with are engaged and reach their full potential?
• Please give a specific anonymised example of how you have built positive relationships with students and/or colleagues.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

As part of your application for this role you will be required to provide your full work history and confirm any qualifications you hold.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email your contact details to [e-mail] so a member of the team can get in touch with you.

Shortlisting is scheduled for the week beginning 6th October.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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