Teacher in Music (2026/CS013)

East Durham College; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East Durham College is seeking an experienced music educator to teach and lead an ambitious curriculum for music performance and production students across all levels. The role involves delivering high-quality lessons, assessing progress, and guiding students to reach their full potential.

As a course leader you will oversee assigned programmes, including coordinating assessment and administrative responsibilities, while delivering vocal and instrumental workshops and maintaining up-to-date

Qualifications

• Degree in related subject or industry-standard qualification.
• GCSE maths and English or equivalent.
• Post-16 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Commitment to CPD in pedagogy and vocational/technical area.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead an ambitious music curriculum across all levels.
• Deliver vocal and instrumental workshops and demonstrate knowledge of sound technology.
• Assess students' progress and provide guidance to help them reach potential.
• Manage assigned programmes including organisation, assessment and administration.

Skills

Music pedagogy

Workshop delivery

Vocal workshops

Instrumental workshops

Education

Music degree

Post-16 teaching qualification

Job description

Main Duties of the Role:

To teach and lead an ambitious curriculum for music performance and production students across all levels by working flexibly and efficiently maintaining the highest professional standards in line with college values.

As an experienced teacher in music you will ideally have the ability to deliver vocal and instrumental workshops as well as demonstrating a working knowledge of sound technology. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, assessing students' progress, and providing guidance to help them achieve their full potential. As a course leader you will have responsibility for assigned programmes including the associated organisation, assessment, co-ordination and administrative responsibility.

Essential Requirement:

• Degree in related subject area or qualified to industry recognised standard in a relevant vocational or technical subject.
• GCSE level standard education or equivalent (maths & English)
• Recognised post-16 teaching qualification or willing to work towards this.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in relation to pedagogy and vocational, technical or academic area