Rock & Pop Music Teacher - Reading

iRock School of Music; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

11 weeks holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Road Ready scheme

Enhanced pay

Instrument discounts

Training

Team events

Bonuses

Job summary

iRock School of Music is seeking a friendly Band Coach to lead high‑energy sessions for primary pupils across Reading and surrounding areas. You’ll teach drums, keyboard, guitar or vocals and inspire children through fun, performance‑driven lessons.

The role is full‑time (40 hours/week) with 11 weeks of paid holidays, mileage at 45p, and a path to progression from £28,000 to £32,000 per year. Start date: 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Proficient on at least two instruments (drums, guitar, keys, vocals).
• Excellent communication with children and adults.
• Organised with ability to manage a varied weekly timetable.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Build warm relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.
• Help children prepare for 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

Two instruments

Friendly demeanor

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

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.

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 £28,000 per year with the opportunity to progress to £32,000

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: Schools around Reading (including Sulhamstead, Sherborne St John, Calcot, Bucklebury, Newbury and Wantage)

Start Date: 26th October 2026

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 Offenders 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.

About Us

Founded in 2016 by father-and-son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music was built on a simple belief: music has the power to unlock confidence, creativity, and potential in every child. What began in a garden shed has grown into an award-winning organisation, recognised for bringing exciting rock and pop band experiences to thousands of children in hundreds of primary schools across the UK.

At iRock, we do more than teach music, we create experiences that leave a lasting impact. Every week, tens of thousands of children take part in our energetic band sessions, developing teamwork, resilience, and self-belief alongside their musical skills.

Our culture is at the heart of everything we do: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. We value ownership, innovation, and doing things properly, and we’re proud to be an award-winning team that inspires both the children we teach and the people who work with us.

As a Band Coach, you’ll be at the centre of that mission, helping children discover what they’re capable of and creating moments they’ll remember long after the lesson ends.