Percussion Teacher and Guitar Teacher

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

Percussion Teacher – Maternity Cover (predominantly in the HD7 & HD3 areas)

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.

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

Guitar Teacher – Maternity Cover (predominantly in the HD8 area)

For this role, you will need to be proficient in guitar and be able to commit to 7 hours (over two days) per week of dedicated one-to-one, small-group, whole-class instrumental teaching and after-school groups and be capable of teaching classical, ukulele, acoustic and beginner electric guitar in a variety of Kirklees school settings, predominantly in the Shelley area, throughout the length of the cover period.

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.

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

Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering high-quality guitar/ukulele lessons to students of all ages and skill levels
• Inspire students to develop a love for music and a lifelong passion for playing guitar/ukulele
• Preparing students for performances, competitions, and exams
• Following administrative and reporting procedures

Requirements:

• Proven experience teaching guitar/ukulele to students of varying abilities
• Proficiency in music theory and guitar/ukulele 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

How to Apply

For both vacancies, please submit your completed application form to niki.matthews@musicakirklees.org.

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About the Provider

Musica Kirklees

At Musica Kirklees, we work with children, young people, and adults from diverse backgrounds and we aim to provide musical opportunities that can engage everyone across Kirklees. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven into everything we do.