The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: My Place Bentley and working in schools and community venues across Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 pro rata (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Plus 7 days, plus 3 days training and development.
Hours: Various hours available
Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including part-time and job share arrangements where service requirements allow.
Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026
Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident and ambitious organisation that puts improving the lives of residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Music Service Tutor.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Doncaster Music Service as we continue to develop high-quality music education opportunities for children and young people across the borough.
As a Music Education Tutor, you will play an important role in inspiring children and young people to develop their musical skills, creativity and confidence. Working across schools and community settings, you will deliver engaging and inclusive music education programmes that encourage participation, progression and enjoyment of music.
The role contributes directly to the ambitions of Doncaster Music Service, the South Yorkshire Music Hub and the wider Culture Strategy, helping to ensure that music education remains accessible, inclusive and aspirational for all learners.
Current Opportunities
We are particularly interested in applications from tutors specialising in:
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Guitar (25 hours 45 minutes)
- Guitar (13 hours 40 minutes)
- Guitar and Curriculum Delivery (29 hours 50 minutes)
- Brass (17 hours 30 minutes)
- Woodwind (13 hours 35 minutes)
- Vocal (15 hours 35 minutes)
- Piano (3 hours 40 minutes)
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either part-time or larger teaching commitments. The final allocation of hours will be discussed with successful candidates based on skills, experience and service requirements.
Duties include:
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Delivering high-quality music education programmes in schools and community settings.
- Teaching whole-class, small-group and instrumental or vocal sessions.
- Adapting teaching approaches to meet a range of ages, abilities and learning needs.
- Supporting progression routes from First Access and introductory learning through to more advanced study.
- Supporting performances, events and wider musical opportunities for children and young people.
- Maintaining records of pupil progress and contributing to service evaluation and improvement.
- Participating in professional development, quality assurance and service-wide activities.
- Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, equality and inclusion in all aspects of delivery.
- Supporting the success and sustainability of the service through excellent customer relationships and delivery standards.
You will be an enthusiastic and skilled music educator with the ability to inspire children and young people through high-quality teaching and musical leadership.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
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Strong performance skills on their specialist instrument or voice.
- Experience of delivering music education in schools, community settings or similar environments.
- An understanding of inclusive teaching approaches.
- A commitment to safeguarding and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.
- The ability to work effectively with schools, partners, colleagues and families.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A willingness to contribute positively to the wider development of Doncaster Music Service.
We recognise that talent can be developed through a range of experiences and welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and relevant experience.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to join a passionate and ambitious Music Service that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Doncaster.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Employee discounts and benefits schemes.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Please review the Job Role Summary and Job Profile and demonstrate within your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 14th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 21st September 2026.
For further details or an informal discussion, please contact:
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
