Lewisham Music are looking for ukulele and woodwind tutors to join our team.
We are looking to recruit new ukulele and flute/recorder tutors to join our team with the passion to inspire young people with a love of learning and making music.
Ukulele
We are looking for a ukulele tutor to teach whole classes at two different schools in Lewisham on Wednesdays.
Woodwind
We are looking for a flute/recorder tutor able to teach both small group tuition and whole class recorder tuition. Days TBC. Please note that we are looking for tutors who can teach both instruments.
If you have experience and skills with more than one instrument, please feel free to state this clearly in your application.
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.
We want 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.
Attending Lewisham Music training
Starts from £16.74 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
Individual/small-group tuition and ensemble support
Starts from £35.81 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
Whole class teaching and ensemble leadership
Starts from £36.41 (inc. holiday pay) per hour depending on qualifications.
One-off projects and performances
£38.79 (inc. holiday pay) per hour.
Curriculum teaching
£42.70 (inc. holiday pay) per hour.
Please note that pay rates are reviewed every September.
30 weeks per year (term time only).
Permanent - Employed PAYE.
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.
Access to an APTIS Aviva workplace pension with employer contributions of 8.5%.
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
Tuesday 29 September – 9am
Interview / audition date
Tuesday 6 October in-person. The venue for the interview will be confirmed upon being invited to an interview.
Please ensure that you read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
Job Description and Person Specification
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.
