Music Tutors (Piano & Lower Strings)

MUSIC MARK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local music education service in England is looking to recruit talented and enthusiastic Freelance Music Tutors for piano and lower strings to join their team. Successful candidates should have a passion for music education and the ability to inspire students. The role provides an avenue for engaging with various teaching opportunities across music centres and schools. The position is self-employed, offering flexibility and the chance to grow through ongoing professional development and training.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Talented and enthusiastic musicians with the ability to inspire students.
• Experience in music education, ideally in teaching lower strings and piano.
• Commitment to diverse pedagogy and repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct music lessons for individual and small group students.
• Utilize varied teaching methods to engage students in music learning.
• Participate in professional development opportunities provided by KMS.

Skills

Piano teaching

Lower strings teaching

Passion for music education

Job description

Overview

Music Tutors (Piano & Lower Strings) — Kingston Music Service

We are currently seeking talented and enthusiastic tutors to join the Kingston Music Service Freelance Music Tutor Panel. We are particularly interested in applicants who can teach lower strings at our music centres, and piano tutors available to teach on Saturdays.

Details

• Employer: Kingston Music Service (Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames)
• Location: Various schools and music centres across the borough
• Contract Type: Self-Employed
• Closing Date: 22nd February 2026

Roles and Opportunities

Kingston Music Service (KMS) is seeking talented and enthusiastic Freelance Music Practitioners to join their team as soon as possible. We are particularly keen to hear from tutors specializing in lower strings, to teach at our music centres, and piano tutors for Saturday sessions. Opportunities also exist for teaching in schools and other KMS Music Centres, catering to individuals, small groups, and potentially larger ensembles.

What we are looking for

We are looking for gifted and committed musicians who possess a passion for music education and the ability to inspire a love of music in all students. Successful candidates will achieve this by utilizing varied repertoire and pedagogy.

What KMS offers

In return, KMS provides a supportive environment with continuous professional development, including INSET throughout the year, opportunities for shadowing, training, and a range of growth opportunities to expand teaching experience.

About Kingston Music Service

Kingston Music Service (KMS) offers a range of music activities for young people and adult learners at home, in school and at four music centres across the borough. KMS is a Local Authority service which is a member of South West London Music Ltd, the Hub Lead Organisation of the South West London Music Education Hub. Further details of our activities can be found on our website.

How to Apply

Application is by application form and video performance.

Selection Process

The Royal Borough of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to delivering diverse and cultural musical experiences that reflect the children and young people we serve. We actively seek to diversify our freelance workforce and encourage applications from historically under-represented groups, including but not limited to; members of the global majority; LGBTQ+; non-binary or genderqueer; people with a disability; and neurodivergent individuals. The decision to grant membership of the panel will be based on candidate merit and business need.