Instrumental Tuition Teacher -Guitar

Sing Education Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A music education organization in Greater London seeks reliable and confident teachers to provide music lessons, including guitar, piano, and singing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in music or a related field and a passion for inspiring students. The role offers flexible teaching days on Thursdays and Fridays, with compensation at a rate of £23-£27 per hour. Significant professional and personal development opportunities are also provided, along with the chance to influence young lives through music.

Benefits

Flexible teaching days

Ongoing professional development

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• University graduate with a degree in music or a related field.
• Evidence of further professional development.
• QTS.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of instruments to students.
• Lead small group and one-to-one lessons.
• Attend training and induction sessions.

Skills

Strong singing voice

Excellent spoken and written English

Ability to lead small group lessons

Excellent communication skills

Basic keyboard skills

ICT literacy

Knowledge of Kodály and Dalcroze practices

Ability to accompany on piano/guitar

Education

University degree in music or related field

QTS

Job description

Overview

Sing Education are looking for reliable, confident and inspirational small group and one-to-one teachers to teach a variety of instruments, including ukulele, guitar, keyboard and singing (Grade 6 level minimum) with a degree in music or a related field (i.e. musical theatre / music education) to join our team of specialist music teachers.

Teaching days: 1-2 days per week - Thursday / Friday

Instruments: Guitar, Piano or Singing

Rate of Pay: Freelance basis - £23-£27 per hour

What we do

Sing Education source and train music teachers, develop teaching resources and provide management and consultancy services to schools in London. We enable children to encounter the transformative power of music in their lives, by experiencing the joy of singing and making music collectively at school.

Details:

• Weekly teaching, during school hours - 8.45am-3.30 term time
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school
• Teaching 1-5 days per week

Teaching locations: primary schools in Greater London, Slough, Kent and North Yorkshire

Must have (or be willing to apply for through us) an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Communicate professionally and clearly to represent Sing Education within a school setting

Attend and engage with Sing Education team training and induction sessions

Sing Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Sing Education Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

Requirements

• Qualification: University graduate with a good degree in music or a related field
• Evidence of further professional development
• QTS
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong singing voice and confidence to use the singing voice to support pupil learning
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Ability to lead small group (up to 5 people) and one-to-one lessons
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Basic keyboard skills if not first instrument
  • A degree of ICT literacy and ability to use online systems such as G Suite and other communication platforms
  • Knowledge of or experience in Kodály and Dalcroze teaching practices
  • Ability to accompany on the piano / guitar for choir, assemblies and other performances
• Relevant Experience
  • Classroom or one-to-one teaching experience
  • Experience of working with children or young people in a teaching or leadership capacity
  • Experience of leading music workshops
  • Experience of working with children with SEND
• Personal Qualities
  • Ability to lead and inspire a passion for music in pupils
  • A firm approach to discipline, and good management skills
  • The ability to work well as part of both Sing Education and in-school teams
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate
  • A sense of humour
  • An ability to generate enthusiasm for music in the wider life of the school
  • A high level of personal organisation and good communication skills
  • A commitment to personal and company wider development

Benefits

£23-£27 per hour

Further Qualifications

• Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons
• Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use
• Understanding of the National Curriculum for music
• Proficient with ICT and able to use online systems such as G Suite
• Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction
• Previous work with children or young people in a teaching or leadership role
• Personal Attributes: Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils, strong classroom management and disciplinary skills, ability to collaborate effectively with both Sing Education and school teams, maintains appropriate confidentiality, possesses a sense of humour and can generate enthusiasm for music, highly organised with excellent communication skills, commitment to personal and professional development