Peripatetic Music Teacher (Woodwind – Specialist in Double Reed)

Music Mark; Chadderton, Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local music educational organization is seeking a Peripatetic Music Teacher specializing in woodwind instruments, particularly double reed, flute, and clarinet. This part-time position involves delivering music tuition in schools around Oldham, monitoring student progress, and participating in concerts. The successful candidate will join a skilled team and help promote high-quality music education within the community.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly competent in teaching woodwind instruments.
• Capable of delivering lessons in Local Authority schools.
• Motivated and dedicated to promoting musical education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instrumental and/or curriculum music tuition in Local Authority schools.
• Monitor, record, and report pupils’ progress clearly and professionally.
• Conduct or assist with relevant Music Centre groups during rehearsals and concerts.
• Assist with school groups as appropriate.
• Participate in concerts and festival performances as required.
• Promote the work of the Music Service positively.

Skills

Teaching woodwind instruments

Ability to teach double reed, flute, and clarinet

Monitoring and reporting student progress

Participation in concerts and festivals

Job description

Peripatetic Music Teacher (Woodwind – Specialist in Double Reed)

Are you ambitious, dynamic, and ready for a challenge? We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly competent teacher of woodwind instruments, with a preference for those able to teach double reed, flute, and clarinet.

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Employer: Oldham Council Music Service

Location: Schools around Oldham and Oldham Music Centre

Contract Type: Part-Time Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible after interviews

Closing Date: 31st August 2025 at 23:59

Oldham Music Service aims to appoint a highly motivated woodwind teacher capable of teaching double reed, flute, and clarinet in schools across Oldham. The successful candidate will join a skilled team of woodwind educators serving the Oldham community.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Deliver instrumental and/or curriculum music tuition in Local Authority schools
• Monitor, record, and report pupils’ progress clearly and professionally according to Music Service standards
• Conduct, administer, or assist with relevant Music Centre groups during rehearsals and concerts
• Assist with school groups as appropriate
• Participate in concerts and festival performances as required
• Promote the work of the Music Service and Oldham Music Centre positively to schools, parents, and teachers

Oldham Music Service and Music Centre are recognized for providing high-quality education and musical opportunities for the residents of Oldham.