Music Tutor - Band Leader (SEND)

Pure Jobs US; Eckington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Music Tutor to lead a band for young learners with special educational needs. This permanent role involves delivering inclusive music sessions, teaching various instruments, and organizing performances to boost learners' confidence and creativity. Ideal for passionate musicians looking to empower young people through music.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Westfield Health cover

Life assurance

Standard Life pension

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Confident in playing and teaching multiple instruments.
• Experience working with learners with additional needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a learner band, encouraging participation and progression.
• Deliver structured, inclusive music sessions tailored to individual learning needs.
• Organise and oversee performances and community gigs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teaching multiple instruments

Organising performances

Job description

Music Tutor – Band Leader (SEND)
Location: Eckington and surrounding sites across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £34,216 – £42,198 (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Contract: Permanent

We are working with a specialist education provider to recruit a Music Tutor to lead and develop a band made up of young learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is a rewarding and creative role where you’ll support learners in building their confidence, performance skills, and musical abilities through regular rehearsals and public events.

About the Role
This role involves delivering practical music sessions across several sites, coaching learners in a range of instruments and vocals, and supporting them to perform together as a band. The sessions are tailored to individual needs and focused on building teamwork, creativity, and confidence.

You’ll also be responsible for organising performances, both within the organisation and out in the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a learner band, encouraging participation, engagement, and progression
Deliver structured, inclusive music sessions adapted to meet individual learning needs
Teach a range of instruments such as guitar, drums, keyboard, bass, and vocals
Foster creativity, self-expression, and performance skills
Support learners with stage presence, audience interaction, and event preparation
Collaborate with staff to support learner development across curriculum areas
Organise and oversee performances and community gigs
Maintain clear records of learner progress
Ensure learner safety and well-being in line with safeguarding policies
Requirements

Confident in playing and teaching multiple instruments
Experience working with learners with additional needs or in an inclusive setting
Experience delivering engaging, structured sessions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to travel between sites (mileage reimbursed)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for learner transport when required)
Desirable but not essential:

Experience organising live performances or music events
Knowledge of music technology and live sound equipment
What’s on Offer:

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
Westfield Health cover (after probation)
Life assurance
Standard Life pension
Mileage and expense reimbursement for travel during the working day
If you’re a musician or music leader who’s passionate about using your skills to empower young people, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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