Location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Working day: Friday mornings
Start date: Friday 11th September 2026
Hours: 3 hours per Friday morning to start, with opportunity to grow
Rate: Dependent on class numbers, with the opportunity to earn £100+ per morning
About Little Piccolos
Little Piccolos is a female-owned social enterprise with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality music provision for all children and families. We specialise in music-making for babies, toddlers and young children, creating joyful, engaging and inclusive experiences for children and their parents and carers.
We are a growing organisation and are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Music Teacher to join our team and lead weekly classes for under 5s and their grown-ups in Bradford-on-Avon.
About the role
You will lead weekly Little Piccolos music classes, creating fun, engaging and high-quality musical experiences for young children and their parents or carers. These classes support children's development in a fun and accessible way.
The role would suit a confident musician and performer who loves working with young children, enjoys connecting with families and has a natural ability to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
You will be responsible for:
Leading weekly music classes for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children and their parents/carers
- Singing confidently and engagingly throughout each session
- Using a range of instruments, movement, rhythm and singing to support children's musical development
- Building positive relationships with families and creating a welcoming and inclusive class environment
- Following the Little Piccolos teaching approach and using our specialist repertoire
- Supporting the growth of the classes by promoting them within the local community
- Representing Little Piccolos professionally and contributing positively to our growing organisation
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
A confident and excellent singer with strong musical ability
- Musically trained, with training that could include graded singing or instrumental qualifications, a music degree or equivalent experience
- Confident performing in front of groups
- Warm, enthusiastic and engaging with excellent people skills
- Comfortable working with babies, young children and their parents/carers
- Reliable, organised and professional
- Passionate about music and its benefits for children's development and wellbeing
- Willing to actively promote classes locally and help grow the Little Piccolos community
- Excited to learn and develop within the Little Piccolos approach
Training and support
You will receive training from Little Piccolos before starting the role, including training in the Kodály approach and our highly specialised Little Piccolos repertoire.
You do not need to have prior experience of teaching the Kodály approach, as full training will be provided. What matters most is your musical ability, confidence, enthusiasm and ability to connect with young children and their families.
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a growing female-owned social enterprise
- A supportive team of musicians, who meet online once a half term and in person once a year
- Specialist training in the Little Piccolos approach, Kodály methodology and our unique repertoire
- A rewarding role supporting young children's musical development
- The opportunity to build strong relationships with local families
- Flexible hours with the potential for the role and earnings to grow as classes develop
- The opportunity to earn £150+ per morning depending on class numbers
- The chance to be part of an organisation committed to making high-quality music provision accessible to all
The initial commitment is 3 hours on Friday mornings, with significant opportunity for the role to grow as demand increases.
How to apply
If you are a confident, enthusiastic musician with an excellent singing voice and a passion for working with young children, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV, a short email explaining why you would be a good fit for Little Piccolos and a video recording of you singing a song for babies or children under the age of 5 years.
- Closing date: 28th August 2026
Pay: From £50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
