Woodwind, Strings and Brass Teachers

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

Job summary

A local music education provider is looking for instrumental teachers for 1-1 and small group lessons in Lancashire. The role offers flexibility as lessons can be offered at different times and locations. Teachers are compensated well, earning £25.20 for small group lessons and £28 for Whole Class Instrumental Tuition. The ideal candidates should possess teaching experience, an ability to teach multiple instruments, and a passion for music education. This is a self-employed opportunity, perfect for enthusiastic educators looking to inspire students.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status is not required.
• Ability to teach more than one instrument is desirable.
• Good organizational skills and computer literacy are needed.
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare materials for lessons.
• Provide ongoing assessments for pupils using online systems.
• Develop relationships with schools and stakeholders.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to teach multiple instruments

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Enthusiastic approach

Job description

Woodwind, Strings and Brass Teachers: 1-1, Small Group and Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT)

£25.20 for 1-1 and small group lessons and £28 per hour for Whole Class Instrumental Tuition

Lancashire Music Service is seeking instrumental teachers in all disciplines, but especially Strings and Woodwind. Lancashire Music Service has been established for over 60 years and is the current lead partner for Lancashire Music Hub. We deliver tuition to thousands of pupils per week in a variety of settings.

Employer

Lancashire Music Service

Location

Lancashire

Contract Type

Self-Employed

Closing Date

20th February 2026 at 12:00

Key Information

• This is a self-employed role
• We offer a variety of lessons, including 1-1, group and whole classsessions
• Lessons can be between 20 minutes and an hour(small group lessons will be a maximum of 4 pupils in half an hour)
• They may take place in a school during the day, at one of our Music Centres in the evening or when attached to a County Ensemble at the weekend
• The are 34 lessons delivered over the course of an academic year
• Teachers are paid between £25.20for 1-1 and small group lessonsand £28 per hourfor WCIT
• You may teach at several schools in one day

Yourday to daywork will involve:

• Planning and preparation of materials
• Providing ongoing assessment for pupils using our online system
• Developing good relationships with your schools and other stakeholders

Required qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status isnotrequired
• Teaching experienceis essential
• The ability to teach more than one instrument or instrumental family is desirable
• An enthusiastic and energetic approach
• Good organisational skills
• Computer literacy, including using music technology
• An open mind to learning new techniques and approaches

DBS

In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.We will arrange this for you if your current DBS is not on the update service.

How to Apply

To submit an application, please send a CV and covering letter that shows your suitability for the role based on the person specification to [e-mail] .

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Lancashire Music Service is part of Lancashire County Council's services and has been providing support, advice and musical opportunities for children and young people across Lancashire for over 50 years. Our approach to teaching is broad and inclusive and we aim to inspire a lifelong love of music.

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