We’re looking for a ukulele tutor to join our team.
Lewisham Music are looking to recruit a new ukulele tutor to join our team who can inspire children and young people with a love of learning and making music. We are looking for someone to teach ukulele to whole classes of primary aged children across two schools (total of 4 hours work) – preferred day is Wednesday, but a different day may be negotiable.
Job Overview
Lewisham Music Tutors deliver a diverse range of music education programmes and projects across Lewisham schools and within community settings. This can include teaching children and young people to play an instrument, sing, learn music theory, compose and create music, and utilise music technology. This could be working with individuals, small groups, bands/ensembles, or whole classes, and across a range of musical genres and traditions.
Music Tutors will develop the musical, personal and creative potential of young
musicians, bringing all the benefits that a quality music education can offer young people’s personal and social development. They will be responsible for working across the borough to deliver Lewisham Music’s charitable aims and our objectives under the National Plan for Music Education.
Our core work is with 5–18 year olds but we also offer careers-focused programmes for 18-30 year olds.
Why work for Lewisham Music?
Lewisham Music is an award-winning youth charity and a Principal Partner in South East London Music Hub. Working alongside local and national partners, we deliver and support a diverse range of musical opportunities in schools and communities across Lewisham.
Our vision and mission is for every child and young person in Lewisham to experience the power of music through accessible, inclusive programmes that inspire creativity and confidence. We believe music can unlock potential and build happier, healthier communities.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in Lewisham schools and academies, as well as at our after-school groups, Saturday Music Centre, holiday courses, events, and creative and community-focused programmes at our premises above The Fellowship Inn in Bellingham . You will also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with a range of partner organisations.
This is an exciting time to join Lewisham Music, we’ll offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community and to develop yourself as a professional with our ongoing programme of Continuing Professional Development.
Work status
30 weeks per year (term time only).
Pay
Attending Lewisham Music training starts from £16.01 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
Individual and small-group tuition starts from £33.15 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
Whole class and ensemble tuition starts from £34.82 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
One-off projects and performances is £37.11 (inc. holiday pay) per hour.
Curriculum teaching is £40.82 (inc. holiday pay) per hour.
Contract type
Permanent – Employed PAYE.
Location
Work can be across the borough of Lewisham in schools and community settings, and occasionally further afield. Our new community music spaces at The Fellowship Inn is on Randlesdown Road, SE6 3BT. Our Saturday Music Centre runs at Prendergast Vale School, Elmira Street, SE13 7BN.
Benefits
Access to a Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined benefit) until 31st March 2025, then moving to an Aviva workplace pension with employer contributions of 8.5%.
Safeguarding
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Lewisham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check (enhanced check where appropriate), satisfactory references plus a review of your personal social media and online activity.
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and The Exceptions Order 1975.
Application deadline
Monday 13 January 2025 – 10am
Interview / audition date
Friday 24 January 2025 in-person. The venue for the interview will be confirmed upon being invited to an interview.
Job Description and Person Specification
Please ensure that you read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
Job Description and Person Specification
How to apply
Please click the button below and complete our online application form. If you have any questions then please email jobs@lewishammusic.org
Application form
Equalities statement
Lewisham Music is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. This is done by celebrating and valuing individual differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Any identifying personal information on your application will be removed prior to the shortlisting process. This information will only be reviewed after the interview process to ensure that we are reaching a diverse range of candidates, and to help us continually review our recruitment process to ensure it is fully inclusive and accessible to all.
