Freelance Music Instructor - Ruan [IEC]

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

UWCSEA East seeks a qualified Freelance Music Instructor to work with the Head of Primary Music and Activities Manager from October 2026. The role involves delivering lessons for Grades 3-6 and supporting ensemble activities on East Campus.

Responsibilities include planning tailored lessons, liaising with parents and staff, and contributing to student performances, while adhering to health and safety requirements for musicians.

Qualifications

• Preferable music qualification or equivalent.
• Experience delivering school music lessons.
• Well-organised and able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and paired lessons to students of all abilities and ages.
• Plan and prepare lessons tailored to students' needs and syllabuses.
• Communicate progress with Head of Primary School Music, parents, and activities staff.
• Create engaging, innovative lessons that are fun and challenging.
• Collaborate with students, colleagues, and UWCSEA team members.
• Support student performances and recitals throughout the year.
• Understand health and safety requirements of working as a musician.

Skills

Music instruction

Lesson planning

Ensemble support

Education

Music qualification

Job description

Inspire the next generation of change makers in a school driven by purpose.

UWCSEA East seeks qualified candidates for the position of Freelance Music Instructor - Ruan [IEC] from October 2026.

This candidate will work with the Head of Primary Music and Activities Manager on East Campus. The position will be involved with delivering lessons for Grades 3-6 and supporting our ensemble activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Strong ability in delivering individual and paired lessons to students of all abilities and ages.
• Provide highest teaching standards -planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual students’ needs and examination syllabuses.
• Liaising with Head of Primary School Music, parents, and Activities Department members regarding student progress and attainment.
• To think creatively to provide innovative lessons that are engaging, fun, and challenging.
• To work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other UWCSEA team members.
• Supporting student performances and recitals throughout the year.
• A good understanding of the health and safety requirements of working as a musician.

Person Specifications

• Preferable music qualification or an equivalent
• Preferable minimum of 3-5 years experience
• Experience in delivering music lessons to students in a school or similar environment
• Well-organised and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members in the college
• To demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of students and members of the UWCSEA community.

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.