VACANCY: PERCUSSION TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER)

STARTING DATE: September 2026

Are you passionate about music education and excited by the opportunity to help young students engage in music? We’re looking for an inspiring and skilled Percussion Teacher to join our vibrant team and bring percussion to life through engaging lessons that spark curiosity and confidence.

For this role, you will need to be proficient in drum kit, have knowledge of Djembe whole class drumming, and be able to commit to 11 hours a week (could increase dependent on demand) of dedicated one-to-one, small-group and Whole-Class Instrumental Teaching sessions in a variety of Kirklees school settings, predominantly in the Colne Valley and Huddersfield areas including an after-school session.

If you’re enthusiastic about empowering students through music and eager to contribute to a supportive, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY/ROLE: Percussion Teacher

LOCATION: Kirklees, West Yorkshire (predominantly in the HD7 & HD3 areas)

RATE OF PAY: £29.12 per hour + pension contributions

You will require an Enhanced DBS, and you will need to be able to transport yourself between different schools during each working day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivering high-quality drum kit and percussion lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
Plan effective lessons.
Inspire students to develop a love for music and a lifelong passion for playing percussion.
Preparing students for performances, competitions, and exams.
Following administrative and reporting procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience teaching percussion to students of varying abilities.
Proficiency in music theory and percussion skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiasm for working with children and adults.
Flexibility to travel to different schools within Kirklees.
Have a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED BELOW or please call 01484 426426 for a paper copy. Please email completed forms to niki.matthews@musicakirklees.org or post to our office at Musica Kirklees c/o University of Huddersfield, Goods Receiving, Queen Street Building, Queen Street South, Huddersfield, HD1 3DR.

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Percussion Teacher