Salary: £22,601 to £35,259 per annum pro rata
Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2028
Hours: Various
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Weekend Working: If desired
This role requires travel across the county.
Required to start in September 2026
North Yorkshire is a thriving county that continues to adapt to a changing world while remaining a special place to live and work.
We have several exciting opportunities to join the Music Service team as an Instrumental Instructor.
These roles involve working across a range of educational settings throughout North Yorkshire, delivering instrumental tuition to children both individually and in small group sessions.
There are also opportunities to deliver whole-class instrumental teaching, which is payable on the Qualified Teacher Pay Scale for those holding QTS.
As the roles are based across the county, the ability to travel is essential. Travel time between schools is paid at the same hourly rate as teaching, and travel expenses are reimbursed.
In this role, you will plan and deliver lessons throughout the academic year, assess pupil progress, and provide regular feedback to parents/carers and schools.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Excellent instrumental skills
- Effective teaching strategies for instrumental music
- Experience using a range of musical resources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
If your application is successful, you will be invited to interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate your teaching.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in music/performance.
- Strong knowledge of instrumental repertoire and teaching strategies.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel across the county and work flexibly, including evenings/weekends.
Desirable:
- Ability to teach/play more than one instrument.
- Experience in safeguarding and partnership working.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
- Pension Scheme: Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
- Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
- Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.
Apply:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan Watkins via email at [email protected] or telephone 07814 935903.
Applying is easy, simply click apply, complete our application form and if you have a CV remove your personal details from this.
Key dates:
Closing Date: 6th July 2026
Interview Date: W/C 13th July 2026
Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8AE.
Key Documents:
Job description
Total rewards brochure
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It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
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