Instrumental/Vocal Music Tutor - Guitar

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' pension

Corporate Laptop and support

Job summary

Barnsley Music Service, operated under Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, is seeking a Guitar Tutor to recruit from January 2027. The role involves teaching guitar/ukulele to whole classes of around 30 Key Stage Two children in primary schools, plus small groups and individuals across the borough.

It is a permanent, part-time post (unqualified scale 3-6) with pay during school holidays. The position requires five days per week in schools, with interviews in Barnsley.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching music in schools (primary and secondary).
• Ability to teach whole classes up to ~30 pupils and small groups.
• Availability to work five days per week and within term-time pattern.

Responsibilities

• Teach Guitar/Ukulele to whole classes in Primary Schools.
• Teach Guitar to small groups and individuals in schools across the borough.
• Work five days per week in a permanent, salaried role on Teachers' terms and conditions.

Skills

Guitar teaching

Ukulele

Classroom teaching

Primary & secondary school teaching

Job description

Instrumental/Vocal Music Tutor - Guitar

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council View all jobs

• Barnsley, South Yorkshire
• £27,785-35,259 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time
• 13 hours ago

Guitar Tutor Vacancy

(5 days per week)

Barnsley Music Service are seeking to recruit a Guitar Tutor to commence employment from the week commencing January 2027.

The role involves:

• Teaching Guitar/Ukulele to whole classes of around 30 Key Stage Two age children in Primary Schools
• Teaching Guitar to small groups (3-4 children) and individuals in primary and secondary schools throughout the borough
• Working 5 days per week

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
• Access to Teachers' pension
• Corporate Laptop and support

Interviews will take place face to face in Barnsley on or after 2nd October 2026