Musicianship Tutor – Primary Years Programme

Music Mark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Young Musicians is seeking an inspirational Musicianship Tutor for our Primary Years Programme. This self-employed role involves planning and delivering group musicianship lessons to students in school years 1–4, with sessions on Saturdays and the possibility of extra hours depending on skill and demand.

The ideal candidate holds a music degree and a teaching qualification or relevant experience; knowledge of Kodály is a plus. Classes run at Notre Dame School, London area.

Qualifications

• Degree in music and/or a teaching qualification or relevant group teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Kodály approach is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver musicianship lessons to groups of students in Years 1–4.
• Teach across the age range with flexibility for instrument specialism.
• Work on Saturdays for 3 hours, with potential additional hours.

Skills

Group teaching

Music education

Ensemble teaching

Education

Degree in music

Teaching qualification

Job description

Musicianship Tutor – Primary Years Programme

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Musicianship Tutor with an enthusiastic and inclusive approach to work within our Primary Years Programme (PYP). This role, offered on a self-employed contract, includes planning and delivering musicianship lessons to groups of students in school years 1-4.

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Employer

Centre for Young Musicians

Location

Contract Type

Self-Employed

Start Date

9thJanuary 2027

Closing Date

9th November 2026 at 09:00

This role, offered on a self-employed contract, includes planning and delivering musicianship lessons to groups of students in school years 1 to 4, with the successful candidate teaching across this age range as required. We anticipate being able to offer a minimum of 3 hours’ work on Saturdays between 12.00pm and 4.00pm, with the possibility of additional hours depending on instrumental specialism and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in music, a teaching qualification and/or experience of similar group teaching with this age range. Knowledge of the Kodály approach is desirable, with other teaching methodologies and influences suited to young learners warmly welcomed.

Our music centre is based at Morley College, near London Waterloo, however, all PYP classes take place at the nearby Notre Dame School 10 Saturdays per term.

CYM offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a Centre for Advanced Training under the Department for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, CYM is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition in London.

About the Primary Years Programme (PYP)

The CYM Primary Years Programme is a progressive four-year programme for children in school Years 1–4. At the core of the programme are group musicianship classes, which provide the foundation for each child’s musical journey and build progressively each year.

In Year 1, children take part in a full year of musicianship training before choosing an instrument to study in future years. From Years 2–4, children attend a range of classes, including instrumental lessons and ensembles, bringing together musicianship and performance as they move through the programme.

Through singing, playing, creating, listening and movement, students are introduced to the building blocks of music in a fun and nurturing environment. The programme supports children to develop confidence, communication skills and musical understanding as they begin their journey as young musicians.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre for Young Musicians offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a CAT under the Dept for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, Centre for Young Musicians is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition.

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