Teacher of Brass

Music Mark; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) is seeking a part-time fixed-term music teacher based in Northamptonshire, available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time, with a start date in January 2026. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and supporting student welfare and progression.

You will prepare pupils for assessments, maintain planning and records, and communicate with pupils, parents and schools while promoting ensembles and musical opportunities and

Responsibilities

• Prioritise student safeguarding, welfare and well-being at all times.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive and motivational lessons tailored to students’ needs.
• Prepare students for relevant assessments and examinations.
• Maintain effective lesson planning, record-keeping and administrative practices.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents/carers, schools and colleagues.
• Promote and support participation in ensembles, Saturday Centres, County Groups and other musical opportunities.
• Contribute positively to the wider Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust and Music Education Hub community.
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain high standards of musical and pedagogical practice.
• Share expertise and collaborate with colleagues.
• Comply with Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust policies, procedures and the Code of Conduct.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Job description

£25,085 – £38,156 full-time equivalent per year depending on skills and experience

Employer

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT)

Location

Northamptonshire

Contract Type

Part-Time Fixed-Term

Start Date

January 2026

Closing Date

13th November 2026 at 23:59

We are looking for someone who is available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time.

As a Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust music teacher you will:

• Prioritise student safeguarding, welfare and well-being at all times.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive and motivational lessons tailored to students’ needs.
• Prepare students for relevant assessments and examinations.
• Maintain effective lesson planning, record-keeping and administrative practices.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents/carers, schools and colleagues.
• Promote and support participation in ensembles, Saturday Centres, County Groups and other musical opportunities.
• Contribute positively to the wider Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust and Music Education Hub community.
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain high standards of musical and pedagogical practice.
• Share expertise and collaborate with colleagues.
• Comply with Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust policies, procedures and the Code of Conduct.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts trust is the county’s biggest arts teaching provider, providing lessons inside and outside of schools.

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