Date: 22 Jul 2026
Job Location:
Gloucester
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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Title: GM Music Tutor
Job Location: Colwell Centre for Arts in Education
Salary: £41,771- £47,181 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Duration: Term Time Only
Closing Date: 3rd August 2026
Job Requisition Number: 14570
This post is not open to job share
GM Music Tutor - Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra Leader
About Role:
Gloucestershire Music is seeking a highly skilled and passionate ensemble instructor to join their contracted team at Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra (GYWO). This post will support Gloucestershire Music in achieving high quality music education by effectively supporting, tutoring, instructing or coaching young musicians. This role will primarily involve leading our award winning, highest county level wind orchestra which meets 6.45 - 8.45pm over 30 x Thursdays per year during term-time at Barnwood Park School, Gloucester. Membership of GYWO is open to young musicians grade 6+ standard by teacher / school nomination or trial rehearsal period. The orchestra will have multiple, high quality concert opportunities throughout the year, with repertoire spanning across the range of wind orchestra repertoire.
About You:
This position requires someone who possesses the skills to motivate and inspire young musicians to aspire to the highest standards of performance. This post would suit somebody with experience of leading such ensembles and who has a passion for youth music. The successful candidate will be working in collaboration with the Extended Learning and Provisions Manager and the Head of Service for Gloucestershire Music. See job profile for full details.
About Us:
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
Flexible working opportunities
Annual leave allowance and preparation time wrapped up in pay
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to Apply:
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Mayo - via email at
[email protected].
Closing date: Midnight 3rd August 2026
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 10th August 2026.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: -
GM Music Tutor Job Profile
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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