Instrumental Music Tutor – Orchestral Strings

Music Mark; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local music education service is seeking an Instrumental Music Tutor for Orchestral Strings to teach violin, viola, cello, and double bass at various schools in Barnsley. This part-time permanent position starts in January 2026 and involves working two days a week, including Fridays. Benefits include term-time working with pay during school holidays and the opportunity to work with a talented team of musicians.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with an outstanding team of music tutors

Permanent position with pay during school holidays

Term time working pattern

Qualifications

• Teaching violin/viola/cello and double bass to small groups and individuals in primary and secondary schools.
• Directed a string orchestra.
• Work 2 days per week, including a Friday.

Job description

Instrumental Music Tutor – Orchestral Strings

Barnsley Music Service are seeking to recruit a Orchestral Strings Tutor to work with an outstanding team of music tutors, young people and in great schools. We deliver an inclusive programme of instrumental and vocal tuition, creating inspiring musical opportunities for children and young people.

Employer

Barnsley Music Service

Location

Various schools throughout the Borough

Contract Type

Part-Time Permanent

Start Date

January 2026

Closing Date

14th November 2025 at 23:59

Pay: Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale 3-6

This role Involves:

• Teaching violin/viola/cello and double bass to small groups (3-4 children) and individuals in primary and secondary schools throughout the borough
• Directing a string orchestra on a Friday late afternoon at our Music Centre
• Working 2 days per week (must include a Friday)

Benefits of working for Barnsley Music Service:

• Opportunity to work with an outstanding team of music tutors, with amazing young people and in excellent schools
• Permanent, salaried position on teachers’ terms and conditions (unqualified scale 3-6) with pay during school holidays
• Term time working pattern with the benefit of school holidays

Barnsley Music Service is a consortium member and delivery partner of the South Yorkshire Music Hub, providing inclusive and accessible music education opportunities across the borough of Barnsley. Based at Barnsley Civic, the music service offers opportunities for young people to access music after school.