Classical Guitar Teacher

Saturdays, during term time

London Youth Conservatoire is one of the largest and most successful non-selective music schools in London with over 400 students and 36 teachers. The School offers a comprehensive music education from beginner to Grade 8 and beyond with individual instrumental lessons; musicianship and theory classes; and several orchestras, ensembles, jazz groups and choirs. We welcome students aged 4 to 18 and adults.

As a registered charity, London Youth Conservatoire also aims to have a positive impact on the lives of others in our community. Its Impact Programme has three areas of focus:

• Financial Support: a programme of bursaries, scholarships, and financial support.

• Overture: free instrument workshops and performances in primary schools in the borough.

Community Events takes live music out into the community.

Position:

London Youth Conservatoire is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic classical guitar teacher from Saturday 5 September 2026 onwards.

The planned workload is 6 hours of lessons between 9.30am and 5pm:

5h30 of 1-to-1 classical guitar lessons

30 minutes teaching guitar to small groups on our Prelude course (instrument discovery course for beginners)

Please note the hours may still increase as registrations are ongoing.

Requirements:

• A relevant music degree, ideally gained at a music conservatoire (or similar)

• A passion for pedagogy, with an ability to inspire and motivate the students

Experience of teaching children age 5+ and adults alike

Ability to teach classical guitar from beginner to diploma level

Strong track record in preparing students for grade exams (ABRSM/Trinity)

Good professional performing experience

Energetic, punctual, organised, and able to work as part of a team

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience in the Kodály approach, or willingness to learn in order to incorporate some elements in your teaching

Relevant safeguarding training

Days:

Saturdays, during term time only, until 3rd July 2027. Term dates available on our website.

Employment type:

Self-employed position (34 weeks service contract, renewable).

Please note before applying: continuity of teaching at the school is valued and candidates should ideally be available every Saturday during term-time (please refer to dates on our website).

Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record check) is compulsory.

Service fee:

The rate for 1-1 lessons is £42.25/hour

The rate for Prelude lessons is £43.25/hour

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Location:

London Youth Conservatoire at Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green, Fulham SW6 4UN

Dates Recruitment Process:

Application deadline: Sunday 16 August 2026

Interview if selected Wednesday 26 August 2026, daytime (online)

Start date: Saturday 5 September 2026

Contact:

Please send CV and cover letter to the Head of School Audrey Milheres:

vacancies@londonyouthconservatoire.org.uk

You should include contact details for 2 referees.

For further information on the school please visit: www.londonyouthconservatoire.org.uk