Giles Farnaby Music School – Burton-on-Trent
Opening September 2026 Self-Employed Associate Teachers | Monthly Pay | Flexible Hours | Additional Earning Opportunities
Giles Farnaby Music School is expanding into our new dedicated music school in the heart of Burton-on-Trent, and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic and reliable instrumental teachers to join our growing team.
We would particularly like to hear from teachers of: - Piano
- Guitar
- Drums
- Violin and other strings
- Flute, clarinet, saxophone and other woodwind
- Brass instruments
- Singing
We welcome applications from experienced teachers, professional musicians, graduates and suitably experienced music students who are passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, musicianship and a genuine enjoyment of music.
***About Giles Farnaby Music School ***
Our new school is being developed as a dedicated centre for high-quality music education, with initially six teaching rooms, excellent instruments and a strong emphasis on both individual development and musical community.
Our ethos is:
Confidence · Community · Excellence
Growing Through Music
Students can follow different pathways according to their individual goals — from learning purely for enjoyment to structured progression towards examinations, performances, festivals and competitions.
For piano tuition, students learn on high-quality acoustic pianos rather than keyboards, allowing teachers to develop technique, tone and musicianship on the instrument itself.
The Opportunity
Teachers work with us on a self-employed associate basis. The school provides the teaching environment, administration and opportunities to build a regular student timetable, allowing teachers to concentrate on what they do best — teaching and developing their students. Teachers are paid every month throughout the year, providing consistent and predictable remuneration. Our teaching year is organised across 43 teaching weeks, with students enrolled through a monthly subscription model.
There are also additional opportunities to increase your earnings through the school, including ensembles, workshops, events, referrals and other activities as the school develops.
We are particularly interested in teachers who would like to establish a regular weekly teaching day or build a substantial timetable with us over time.
Teaching May Include
- One-to-one instrumental tuition
- Children, teenagers and adults
- Beginner through advanced students
- Recreational and structured progression pathways
- Examination preparation
- Performance, festival and competition preparation
- Ensemble and group opportunities
- Concerts and wider school activities
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for musicians who are:
- Accomplished on their principal instrument
- Enthusiastic about teaching and developing others
- Warm and encouraging with students
- Professional and dependable
- Confident communicating with children and adults
- Interested in becoming part of a wider music
-school community
Formal teaching experience is desirable, but not essential for every applicant. We are also interested in talented musicians and music graduates with strong teaching potential who would like to develop their teaching practice with us. Experience with examination boards such as ABRSM, MTB, Trinity, LCM and Rockschool/RSL is welcome. An appropriate enhanced DBS will be required for those working with children.
Hours
Teaching hours are flexible and can be developed around teacher availability and student demand. Opportunities are available across weekdays, evenings and weekends. We welcome applicants looking for anything from a regular weekly teaching day to a larger ongoing timetable.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join Giles Farnaby Music School at an exciting stage of its development and become part of the teaching team from the beginning. We aim to provide teachers with the environment and support to build a strong, regular teaching practice without having to manage every aspect of running a private studio themselves.
You'll have:
- A professional, dedicated teaching environment
- High-quality instruments and facilities
- School administration and student recruitment
- Regular monthly remuneration throughout the year
- Opportunities to grow your student timetable
- Additional earning opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in ensembles, concerts, workshops and events
- A supportive community of musicians and teachers
Location
Giles Farnaby Music School Burton-on-Trent, based in a very quirky setting of a Tudor House.
*Opening September 2026 *
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a short introduction telling us:
- Your principal instrument(s)
- Your teaching and/or performance experience
- Your general availability
- Approximately how many teaching hours you would ideally like
- Any experience preparing students for examinations, performances, festivals or competitions We are happy to hear from both established teachers and musicians who are considering developing their teaching practice.
Come and help us build a vibrant new musical community in Burton-on-Trent .
Pay: £21.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
