To apply: please go to highpinemusic.com/careers
We're hiring a drum teacher to join the team, working across our schools in the East Dorset area.
Exact hours and salary confirmed at offer stage, based on the role profile and your availability.
Salary £28,000–£32,000 is the full-time-equivalent range — pro-rata applies for part-time hours.
The role
This is a drum-focused role across our existing schools. We'd love to hear from anyone — from those looking for part-time hours alongside other work to those wanting a fuller role they can build on.
We'll match what works to your location, your availability and any other instruments you teach.
What we teach
We'll need drums at a high level for this role.
As part of your role we may consider you to deliver one of our ukulele clubs — you don't need to be an expert at it, and your current skills will transfer well. Full training given if it's new to you.
If you can offer a second core instrument — guitar, bass, piano or vocals — at a working level, that opens up more varied work across more schools. The wider your skills, the more work will be available to you.
We're also open to hearing from teachers of instruments aside from our core list. Our regular work is concentrated there, so opportunities may be more limited — but we'd still like to hear from you.
Hours, salary and structure
Roles are salaried and employed, from part-time through to full-time.
- Salary £28,000 to £32,000 a year for full-time positions, depending on experience. Pro-rata for part-time.
- 11 weeks of paid holiday.
- 45p per business mile, on top of teaching pay.
- Performance-based bonus scheme of up to £1,500 a year — based on student retention and parent feedback.
- Workplace pension — automatically enrolled when eligible.
- Optional paid work during school holidays.
What you'd be doing
Teaching drum lessons and leading ensemble-based sessions across our partner schools. Time also given for content and lesson-resource work — a chance to build something with lasting value beyond the lessons themselves.
What we offer
- Term-time only, Monday to Friday — weekends are yours.
- All equipment provided. You can of course bring your own preferred equipment if you'd rather.
- Full training and ongoing development as you take on new instruments, age groups or services.
- A small, friendly team — you'll know everyone, and have a real say in how we grow.
- A clear route to expanding your role as our portfolio grows.
We're looking for someone who:
- has a genuine love of music and of helping others play.
- is happy to teach across different levels, from beginners onward.
- is comfortable being the face of High Pine Music with students, schools, teachers and parents — building real relationships with everyone you work with.
- is reliable, organised, and good with children.
- has a full UK driving licence and own transport — you'll move between schools.
- is eligible for an enhanced DBS check — we'll arrange one.
Music teaching qualifications and a performing background are welcome, but not essential. We hire on the whole picture.
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026.
To apply
Apply at highpinemusic.com/careers — tell us your location, your instruments, the role size that suits you, how far you'd travel for the right role, and a bit about yourself.
Any questions before applying, call 01202 640078 or drop a line to [email protected]. We'd be happy to chat the role through.
If you need any adjustments at any stage of applying or interviewing, just let us know — we're happy to help.
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
