Visiting Music Teachers

Music Mark; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A music education organization is seeking passionate instrumental teachers to provide high-quality music education across schools in West Sussex. Candidates must have experience in teaching and a strong command of music theory, with a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as an instrumental music teacher in an educational setting.
• Able to play one or more musical instruments (Grade 5 minimum).
• Experience of teaching online via Teams or Zoom is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instrumental music lessons.
• Create a supportive learning environment for students.
• Assess and evaluate pupils’ progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Instrumental teaching experience

Music theory command

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Office 365

Job description

Overview

We are seeking highly skilled and passionate instrumental teachers to join our team.

Employer: West Sussex Music

Location: West Sussex

Contract Type: Part-Time Permanent

Start Date: 6th January 2026

Closing Date: 19th November 2025 at 17:00

We are specifically looking for

• Brass teachers throughout the County
• Woodwind teachers in the Crawley area
• Strings in the Worthing, Crawley & Horsham areas

Role overview

As a visiting music teacher, you will be responsible for providing high-quality and inspiring music education to children of all ages and skill levels. Whilst some administrative tasks are required within the role, your primary focus will be on recruiting and teaching group and individual lessons in schools across the county, fostering a love for music, and helping children develop their musical interests.

This role is flexible and can be during school hours, after-school hours, or weekends at one of our Music Centres and requires travel between schools and other music venues.

The hourly rate of pay is £31.45 – £42 (dependent on role), paid monthly in arrears via PAYE.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and comprehensive instrumental music lessons to pupils, tailored to their individual needs and skill levels.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages children and young people to explore their creativity and express themselves through music.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that cover music theory, technique, sight-reading, ear training, and performance skills.
• Assess and evaluate pupils’ progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them improve their musical abilities (registers and reports).
• Fulfil day-to-day teaching administration duties and consult with parents, schools, and the office (via email and telephone).
• Prepare pupils to progress their learning through the Records of Achievement and music examinations, competitions, and performances.
• Collaborate with other music teachers and school staff to organise and participate in pupil recruitment events.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, mentoring, and quality assurance.
• Comply with company policies and mandatory training requirements.
• Understand and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures and appropriately raise any issues of concern in order to protect children.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ attendance, progress, and achievements using our in-house database, scheduling, and attendance recording software (SpeedAdmin and Office 365).

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as an instrumental music teacher in a school or educational setting, including small group teaching.
• High-level performer able to play one or more musical instruments (Grade 5 minimum standard), with a strong command of music theory.
• Experience of teaching online via Teams or Zoom is desirable.
• Excellent communication and people skills to effectively engage with students, parents/carers, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt inclusive teaching methods to accommodate pupils of different ages, learning styles, and skill levels.
• Familiarity with music examination boards and their syllabi, such as ABRSM, Trinity, or RSL.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to effectively plan lessons and manage multiple students.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for music education.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications – Outlook, Word, Excel – and able to learn other platforms.
• Commitment to inclusion and youth voice.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week for Music Centre roles and a minimum of 10 hours per week for school-based roles.

Safeguarding and compliance

West Sussex Music is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS and barred list clearance, a Prohibition check, identity check, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, health assessment, and satisfactory references. References will always be taken up in advance of the interview, and we may contact other previous employers for references.

Diversity and accessibility

West Sussex Music values diversity and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented groups of the community. To address barriers, we will consider reasonable adjustments and access requirements throughout the application and interview process. Please alert us about anything we can do to make your application and interview process as accessible as possible.

Disclaimer

This Job listing is provided by an external organisation. Music Mark does not endorse the content and does not accept any liability for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the material provided. Music Mark is not responsible for ascertaining the suitability or legal status of a prospective employer.

Closing note

Making and learning music is the most amazing experience and West Sussex Music is here to help young people do just that.

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