Music Tutor (Drum Kit & Percussion Specialism)

Lambeth Music Service: Music Tutor (Drum Kit / Percussion Specialism)
Salary: £34.84 p/h
Contract: Part Time (9 hours p/w)

About the role:

Lambeth Music Service provides children with skills that will give them the knowledge and access to as broad a musical future as possible.

5.5 hours on Saturday

3.5 hours on Thursday between 11.30 - 1.30pm

We are looking for a music tutor to lead and support the delivery of both small group and individual lessons and large ensembles. These are music centre-based lessons for Lambeth children from 6 to 18 years old, with potential for future work focused on in-school provision.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and support the delivery of small group and individual lessons.
2. Conduct large ensemble lessons.

Candidates should demonstrate:

1. Ability to inspire and engage children and young people of all musical abilities and backgrounds.
2. Experience of teaching Drum Kit / Percussion to younger students.
3. High professional standards and a commitment to delivering to the Music Service’s expectations.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below:

JD and Person Specification

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

Why Lambeth:

1. Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings.
2. Competitive Salaries.
3. Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service.
4. 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London.
5. Hybrid/Flexible working.
6. Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme).
7. Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme.
8. Discounts at local restaurants.
9. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more details, please contact Adrian Newman at anewman@lambeth.gov.uk with any questions or to arrange an informal discussion.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Cifas.

How to Apply:

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.

Interested?

Click the apply button and complete an online application form, clearly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the criteria marked with an ‘A’ at shortlist stage.

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2025 at midnight

Interviews from 7th May 2025