Drum Teacher
Saturdays + Career Progression Opportunities
£18.00–£23.00 per hour | Employed Position | Paid Holiday | Regular Guaranteed Hours
Location: Anthem Music School, Manchester
Start Date: Summer 2026
Job Reference: 0076
Join One of Greater Manchester's Fastest Growing Music Schools
We're looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and inspiring Drum Tutor to join the team at Anthem Music School.
This is much more than a Saturday teaching role. We're looking for someone who wants to become part of a growing music school where there are genuine opportunities to increase teaching hours, develop into leadership and, for the right person, build a long-term career with us.
Unlike many music teaching positions, this is an employed role offering paid holiday, company sick pay, regular guaranteed hours and a consistent weekly income.
Thanks to our small-group teaching model, your timetable is far more stable than traditional one-to-one tuition. Rather than losing income whenever an individual student is absent, you'll benefit from dependable weekly hours and excellent job security.
Current Working Hours
Saturdays: 10:00am – 1:50pm
As new students continue to join Anthem, we expect this timetable to expand to approximately: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Pay & Progression
Our tutors begin on £18.00 per hour and move through our structured pay scale as they grow and progress within the company, with opportunities to earn up to £23.00 per hour through experience, performance, training and increased responsibility.
Already have 2+ years' experience teaching small groups of children? Let us know in your application. Depending on your experience and skillset, you may be considered for a higher starting point within our pay scale.
We believe in recognising commitment, rewarding excellence and investing in people who want to build a long-term career with Anthem.
About Anthem Music School
Anthem Music School teaches hundreds of children every week across Greater Manchester through our exciting small-group music lessons.
We believe music lessons should build confidence just as much as musical ability.
Our students perform in exciting live showcases throughout the year, learn alongside friends and develop lifelong skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Our tutors are provided with structured lesson plans, teaching resources and ongoing training, allowing them to focus on delivering engaging, high-quality lessons rather than creating everything from scratch.
About the Role
You'll deliver fun, energetic and engaging small-group drum lessons to children aged 5+, helping students develop their musical ability, confidence and love of performing.
You'll follow Anthem's structured curriculum while bringing your own personality and enthusiasm into every lesson.
You'll become part of a friendly team that genuinely enjoys working together to deliver an outstanding experience for every student.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, well-structured drum lessons
- Teach small groups of children aged 5+
- Follow Anthem's structured curriculum and lesson framework
- Adapt teaching to suit individual learners
- Complete weekly lesson notes and set appropriate practice tasks
- Prepare students for concerts, showcases and workshops
- Encourage confidence, teamwork and consistent progress
- Work collaboratively with the wider Anthem teaching team
- Help create a welcoming, positive environment for every student
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about inspiring young musicians
- Confident, engaging and professional
- Friendly, approachable and great with children
- Organised and reliable
- A positive team player
- Keen to develop as both a teacher and leader
- Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than occasional freelance work
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 8 Drums (or equivalent standard)
- Degree in Music, Performance or Music Technology (desirable)
- Previous teaching experience with children or small groups
- Experience preparing students for performances
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Training and ongoing mentoring are available for the right candidate.
Why Join Anthem Music School?
We're passionate about creating a workplace where great teachers enjoy coming to work.
As an employed member of the Anthem team, you'll benefit from:
- Paid holiday
- Company sick pay
- Regular guaranteed teaching hours
- Stable weekly income through our group teaching model
- Structured lesson plans and teaching resources
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A clear pay progression pathway
- Annual performance and development reviews
- Exciting concerts, showcases and events
- Modern teaching facilities
- A supportive leadership team
- A friendly, ambitious team culture
Career Progression
We're committed to promoting from within and creating genuine career opportunities for great people.
As Anthem continues to grow, there is potential for:
- Your Saturday timetable to grow to a full 9:00am–3:00pm
- A further 2–4 hours of mid-week teaching to become available for the right candidate
- Additional weekday and weekend teaching as new students join
- Progression into Drum Department Lead, helping shape our drum programme and supporting other tutors
- Teacher mentoring and curriculum development opportunities
- Workshop and performance leadership
- Centre leadership responsibilities
For someone with ambition, these opportunities could ultimately develop into a full-time role as Anthem continues to expand.
We're looking for someone who doesn't just want a teaching job, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
How to Apply
Before applying, we'd love you to find out more about Anthem Music School.
Please visit our website and Facebook page:
www.anthemtuition.co.uk
www.facebook.com/anthemtuition
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £18.00-£23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Enhanced DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
