Instrumental Teachers

Music Mark; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Music Service in Slough is seeking talented instrumental tutors to inspire children and young people through high-quality music education in schools. Roles include whole-class, individual and small group lessons starting September 2026, with possibilities to join extra-curricular groups and events throughout the year.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong musicianship, deep instrument knowledge, passion for teaching beginners, and the ability to plan engaging lessons that support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to demonstrate high levels of musicianship and in-depth knowledge of your specialist instrument.
• Experience and passion for teaching beginners and building skills progressively.
• Strong organisational skills for planning lessons and keeping accurate timetables and registers.

Responsibilities

• Teach whole-class, individual and small-group lessons in schools.
• Develop engaging, high-quality lessons that promote yearly musical progress.
• Promote diverse, inclusive music education and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Musicianship

Instrument knowledge

Teaching experience

Lesson planning

Timekeeping

Communication

Job description

Slough Music Service is a forward-thinking, inclusive and ambitious music service. We are seeking talented, motivated and reliable instrumental tutors to inspire children and young people through high-quality and exciting music education.

Employer

Slough Music Service

Location

Various schools in Slough

Contract Type

Self-Employed

Closing Date

30th September 2026

We are seeking a number of instrumental tutors to teach whole class, individual and small group lessons in schools from September 2026. There are also opportunities to be involved with extra-curricular groups, holiday clubs and various events throughout the year.

The successful applicants will have the following attributes:

• The ability to demonstrate high levels of musicianship and in-depth knowledge of your specialist instrument
• The ability and passion to enthuse, engage and motivate children and young people of all musical abilities and backgrounds
• Experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching from beginner level
• The ability to plan and deliver high-quality, enjoyable lessons that ensure every student’s musical skills and knowledge progress each term
• The ability to maintain high professional standards at all times, including excellent timekeeping, accurate timesheet and register administration, and clear, timely communication with schools, parents, students and the music service

We are committed to recruiting and continuing to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and warmly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented in music education in Slough.

For these posts, experience, commitment and a high level of demonstrated musicianship are more important than formal qualifications. Additional pedagogical training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidates.

Slough is a vibrant, diverse and thriving borough with an exciting future for music education within the community. Our schools are highly supportive of the arts, offering our staff a rewarding, innovative and collaborative place to work.

We actively support all teachers to self-promote and grow their timetables in line with their needs and aspirations. We organise regular CPD sessions to support career development. Applicants must be able and willing to travel between venues across Slough.

All staff are subject to Slough Borough Council safer recruitment protocols, including pre-employment checks, an Enhanced DBS check and the taking up of all references.

Slough Music Service is the local authority music service for Slough. We are funded by the Arts Council and supported by Slough Borough Council. We aim to Inspiring Every Child’s Musical Journey through Diversity, Progression and Inclusion.

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