Musicianship Tutor – Primary Years Programme

Centre for Young Musicians is seeking to appoint an inspirational Musicianship Tutor with an enthusiastic and inclusive approach to work within our Primary Years Programme.

This role, offered on a self-employed contract, includes planning and delivering musicianship lessons to groups of students in school years 1 to 4, with the successful candidate teaching across this age range as required.  The centre anticipate being able to offer a minimum of 3 hours’ work on Saturdays between 11.30am and 3.30pm, with the possibility of additional hours depending on instrumental specialism and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in music, a teaching qualification and/or experience of similar group teaching with this age range. Knowledge of the Kodály approach is desirable, with other teaching methodologies and influences suited to young learners warmly welcomed.

Our music centre is based at Morley College, near London Waterloo, and teaching takes place on 10 Saturdays per term.

The CYM Primary Years Programme is a progressive four-year programme for children in school Years 1–4. At the core of the programme are group musicianship classes, which provide the foundation for each child’s musical journey and build progressively each year.

In Year 1, children take part in a full year of musicianship training before choosing an instrument to study in future years. From Years 2–4, children attend a range of classes, including instrumental lessons and ensembles, bringing together musicianship and performance as they move through the programme.

Through singing, playing, creating, listening and movement, students are introduced to the building blocks of music in a fun and nurturing environment. The programme supports children to develop confidence, communication skills and musical understanding as they begin their journey as young musicians.

How to Apply

Please use application form link below or contact elaine.lewis@gsmd.ac.uk.

Please note, we will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate.  We therefore encourage early applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit CYM and teach a short demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.

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About the Provider

Centre for Young Musicians

Centre for Young Musicians offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a CAT under the Dept for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, Centre for Young Musicians is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition.