Music Tutors (Upper & Lower Strings)

Music Mark; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading music education service in the UK is seeking enthusiastic freelance music tutors to teach Upper and Lower Strings. Tutors will work in various schools and music centres, nurturing a love of music in students. Successful candidates will receive ongoing support and growth opportunities. A passion for music education and teaching experience are essential.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training

Opportunities to teach in various settings

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching music to students of various ages.
• Ability to nurture a love for music through varied repertoire.
• Passion for music education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper and Lower Strings in schools and music centres.
• Utilize varied pedagogy to enhance teaching methods.
• Work collaboratively with the music services team.

Skills

Teaching

Music education

Enthusiasm for music

Job description

Kingston Music Service is currently looking to add talented and enthusiastic tutors to their Freelance Music Tutor Panel. We are especially looking for tutors to teach upper and/or lower strings. There are currently opportunities to join our friendly team to teach in schools and music centres.

Kingston Music Service (Royal Borough of Kingston)

Location

Various schools and music centres across the borough

Contract Type

Self-Employed

Start Date

As soon as possible

Closing Date

30th November 2025

The friendly team at Kingston Music Service, is looking to add talented and enthusiastic tutors to their Freelance Music Practitioner Panel to start work in as soon as possible. We are especially looking for freelance tutors to teach Upper Strings on a Thursday evening at our Tolworth Music Centre and a tutor of Lower Strings to build on our cello teaching. There will be opportunities to teach in schools and in Music Centres, teaching individually, in small groups and possibly to larger groups.

We are looking for gifted and committed musicians, with a passion for music education who are able to nurture a love of music in all they teach through the use of varied repertoire and pedagogy. In turn, KMS offers all tutors INSET throughout the year, continued support and encouragement to expand their teaching experience through shadowing, training and a range of growth opportunities.

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 , who is the Hub Lead Organisation of the South West London Music Education Hub. This group of organisations including schools, arts organisations, community or voluntary organisations, work together to create joined‑up music education provision, respond to local needs and fulfil the objectives of the Hub as set out in the National Plan for Music Education . Further details of our activities can be found on our website. www.kingston.gov.uk/music

Selection Process

The Royal Borough of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and have made a vision commitment to delivering a variety of diverse and cultural musical experiences that are reflective of the children and young people we serve.

We believe that representation matters and actively seek to diversify our freelance workforce at all levels of the organisation. We warmly encourage applications from historically under‑represented groups, including but not limited to; members of the global majority; members of the LGBTQ+ community; people who identify as non‑binary or gender queer; people with a disability; and people who are neurodivergent.

The decision to grant membership of the panel will be made solely based on candidate merit and business need.

How to Apply

Application is by application form and video performance.

Kingston Music Service will interview and may recruit as candidates apply.

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