Music Tutor - Solihull Music - Guitar, Clarinet, Upper Strings

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A local music education service is seeking Music Tutors for Guitar, Clarinet, and Upper Strings in Solihull. The role is part-time and fixed term till July 2026, offering opportunities to teach in schools and beyond. Ideal candidates will have experience and a relevant qualification. The position comes with benefits such as a flexible work environment and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing offer

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Guitar, Clarinet or Upper strings instruments.
• Possess A Level Music or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Proven experience in tutoring within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music lessons to students in various settings.
• Provide inspirational music experiences to children and young people.
• Participate in CPD sessions for career development.

Skills

Teaching Guitar

Teaching Clarinet

Teaching Upper strings

Ability to inspire students

Experience with small groups and 1:1 tutoring

Education

A Level Music or Music Grade 8 (or equivalent)

Job description

Music Tutors – Guitar/Clarinet/Upper strings

Solihull Music

Band D - £32,597 - £37,280 per annum, pro rata. Term time only.

Part Time - Fixed Term contract till July 2026

Solihull Music is seeking experienced and inclusive Music Tutors to deliver face to face, high quality Guitar, Clarinet and Upper Strings lessons across the borough in Solihull education settings.

We are looking for a number of Music Tutors to join our team. Whether you have experience teaching small groups or 1:1 lessons, we currently have vacancies at Band D level, available on a Casual contract.

We are also looking to offer developmental opportunities for tutors who wish to expand their skills in areas such as Whole class, Ensembles or SEND.

Working for our unique and friendly service you will teach beginners as well as the more experienced players within schools and in the evening. There are also opportunities to be involved with extra-curricular groups, holiday clubs and to teach whole class groups.

As one of our Music Tutors, you will provide inspirational, wide-ranging music experiences supporting pathways for all children and young people in Solihull to reach their full musical potential.

Responsibilities

• Experience teaching Guitar, Clarinet or Upper strings instruments
• Possess A Level Music or Music Grade 8 (or equivalent) or demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and ability gained through extended experience
• Experience working with small groups as well as 1:1 tutoring within a school environment
• Ability to perform and inspire on at least one principal instrument to a high standard
• Ability to motivate and inspire through your own musical ability

In return, you will have the opportunity to work within a vibrant, diverse and thriving borough with an exciting future for music education. Our schools are highly supportive of the arts, and we offer our staff a rewarding and innovative place to work. We support all teachers to self-promote and grow their timetables to suit their needs and aspirations and we organise regular CPD sessions to support career development.

Working for Solihull means that we can also offer employees a great working environment, together with a range of flexible working options, an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as attractive staff benefits including staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme.

This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for regulated activity with children.

An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

Interviews will be held on 18 December 2025.

Contact

Claire Batty, Solihull Music Team Manager – [e-mail]

Richard Jones, Solihull Music Team Manager – [e-mail]

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Attachments

Band D Music Teacher JDPS - July 2025.docx