Rock & Pop Music Teacher - Cheltenham

iRock School of Music; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role (Mon-Fri)

11 weeks paid holidays

Mileage paid to travel between schools

Road Ready Scheme (car costs)

Enhanced sickness pay

Discounts on instruments

Training and career growth

Team socials and annual conference

Bonuses and referrals

Job summary

iRock School of Music is seeking a dynamic teacher to lead high-energy band sessions in primary schools across the UK, delivering drums, guitar, keys and vocals with enthusiasm.

This full-time role includes travel between schools, mileage allowance, and a progression path to £31,000. Start date is 18 January 2027 in Cheltenham, with generous holidays and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be competent on at least two instruments (drums, guitar, keys and vocals).
• Friendly, upbeat and able to connect quickly with children and adults.
• Passionate about inspiring children through music.
• Organised and able to manage a varied weekly timetable.
• Reliable and dedicated to giving each child a great experience.
• Clear communicator who adapts to different environments.
• Comfortable with the physical side of the job, including moving equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, high-energy band sessions for groups of primary-aged children across up to 10 schools each week.
• Teach drums, keyboard, guitar and vocals, with confidence in at least two of them.
• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.
• Help children prepare for their live performances.
• Carry out light daily admin (around 30 minutes per day).
• Support learners working towards entry-level RSL music awards.
• Set up and pack away equipment as part of the daily routine.

Skills

Drums

Guitar

Keys

Vocals

Job description

About The Role: - At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to transform the way children experience music education. Through high-energy, band-based sessions in primary schools across the UK, we give thousands of children each week the chance to play, perform, and feel part of something bigger. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of passionate musicians and educators don’t just teach, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and create unforgettable moments for every child they work with.

Advertising Start Date: - 24 Oct 2026

Vacancy Type: - Permanent

Salary Details: - £27000 to £31000

About The Role: - At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to transform the way children experience music education. Through high-energy, band-based sessions in primary schools across the UK, we give thousands of children each week the chance to play, perform, and feel part of something bigger. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of passionate musicians and educators don’t just teach, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and create unforgettable moments for every child they work with.

If you’re looking for a role where your love of music meets real purpose, where no two days are the same, and where you can make a lasting impact while doing what you love, iRock could be the perfect stage for you.

Salary

Starting at £27,000 per year with the opportunity to progress to £31,000

Bonus

Annual Bonus linked to both Company and Individual Performance

Additional Pay

Mileage paid for travel between schools at 45p per mile

Travel Package

Support with car costs through our iRock Road Ready Scheme

Holiday

11 weeks of paid school holidays, plus bank holidays

Contract

Full-time (40 hours per Week), permanent

Location

Cheltenham

Start Date

18th January 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fun, high-energy band sessions for groups of primary-aged children across up to 10 schools each week
• Teach drums, keyboard, guitar and vocals, with confidence in at least two of them
• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff
• Help children prepare for their live performances
• Carry out light daily admin (around 30 minutes per day)
• Support learners working towards entry-level RSL music awards
• Set up and pack away equipment as part of the daily routine

About You

• Competent on least two instruments (Drums, Guitar, Keys and Vocals)
• Friendly, upbeat and able to connect quickly with both children and adults
• Passionate about inspiring children through music
• Organised and comfortable managing a varied weekly timetable
• Reliable and dedicated to giving each child a great experience
• A clear communicator who adapts easily to different environments
• Comfortable with the physical side of the job, including moving equipment
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle (essential)

Perks & Benefits

• A permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday
• 11 weeks of paid school holidays each year, plus bank holidays
• Mileage paid at 45p per business mile
• Annual MOT and servicing covered through our iRock road ready scheme
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Discounts on instruments and everyday essentials
• Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your skills
• Team socials, staff events and our brilliant annual conference
• Rewards, bonuses and employee referral incentives

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offences Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.