Hours: Up to 32.75 hours per week (term-time only), depending on service need
Interview Date: 21st – 24th July 2026
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Salary: Hay Band A (£30,474 – £34,650 FTE)
**Once you have submitted your application, please email [email protected] with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**
Inspire Music is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and skilled music teachers to support the delivery of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Music Education Hub's core programmes, including Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET), small-group instrumental tuition, and music workshops.
Whilst part of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Music Education Hub, Inspire Music primarily delivers services within Nottinghamshire County schools and educational settings. As a county-wide service, teachers may work across Nottinghamshire, although we aim to take geographical location into account when building teaching commitments wherever possible.
We welcome applications from teachers who can deliver high-quality tuition across their instrumental family, particularly those able to teach more than one instrument.
Priority Instrument Specialisms
Whilst applications are welcomed from teachers across all instrumental families, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with expertise in:
- Double Reed (Oboe, Cor Anglais and Bassoon)
- Upper Strings (Violin and Viola)
- Lower Strings (Cello and Double Bass)
Candidates should specialise in at least one of the instruments listed above and demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge across the wider instrumental family. We are particularly interested in applicants who can support teaching across multiple instruments within their specialism.
These are priority areas for recruitment, and candidates with experience teaching these instruments in individual, small-group, and whole-class settings are especially encouraged to apply.
Inspire offers a workplace pension to all employees. Eligible teaching staff within the Inspire Music Teaching Service will have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Successful candidates will become part of the Inspire Music teaching team, with opportunities to begin work as soon as all checks have been completed. As teaching commitments are allocated according to school demand, geographical location, and instrument specialism, some roles may commence later in the academic year, including Spring Term 2027.
Why Join Inspire Music?
As part of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Music Education Hub, Inspire Music delivers high-quality music education opportunities to children and young people across Nottinghamshire County. Our teachers work in a wide range of educational settings, helping pupils develop musical skills, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.
We welcome applications from experienced music educators and those looking to develop their teaching career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking music service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
Job Description
Job Title: Inspire Music Teacher
Hay Band A
Job Purpose
As an Inspire Music Teacher, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality music education across Nottinghamshire. You will inspire children and young people through inclusive, engaging and accessible musical learning opportunities, supporting Inspire Music's commitment to ensuring that all young people can participate in and benefit from music, regardless of their background, ability or circumstance.
The post holder will deliver instrumental and vocal tuition, whole-class ensemble teaching, workshops, ensembles and performances, while contributing to the wider aims and success of Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries.
Key Responsibilities
- To deliver high quality instrumental/vocal teaching and ensemble activities to schools throughout Nottinghamshire.
- To plan and deliver Whole Class Ensemble Teaching, large group and small group music lessons which engage and encourage and which meet the specific needs of learners.
- To differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners including those with special educational needs. To have strategies for managing groups of young people with differing abilities and needs.
- To set high expectations for all learners and to build successful relationships centred on learning.
- To display a proficient and professional level of musicianship.
- Maintain an up to date understanding of key educational issues and developments, national policy initiatives and required teaching standards.
- Actively engage in continuing professional development.
- To ensure relevant safeguarding procedures are followed in school and that required teaching standards are understood.
- To maintain accurate records of pupil progress, attendance and musical engagement, and to contribute to the collection and reporting of information required to support Inspire Music's delivery of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Music Education Hub's key performance indicators and objectives.
- The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) contractual requirements, and professional best practice
Education and Knowledge Required for the role
- Degree, diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Music, or substantial relevant professional experience in music education, performance or a related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of music education, classroom management and effective teaching and learning strategies.
- Understanding of current music qualifications, assessment pathways and instrumental and vocal teaching approaches.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Alternative Training Pathway
Inspire Music offers an alternative training pathway for suitable candidates without a formal teaching qualification, providing structured support to develop practice, work alongside experienced colleagues, and complete the Certificate for Music Educators (CME) within two years of appointment.
Desirable
- Certificate for Music Educators (CME).
- Experience of leadership, mentoring or supervising colleagues, ensembles, projects or educational programmes.
- Knowledge of current developments within Music Education Hubs and national music education policy.
Skills and Experience
- Experience of working in music education, demonstrating an understanding of current teaching strategies, effective musical pedagogy and inclusive approaches that support the participation, progress and achievement of all learners.
- A high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care, with the ability to set a positive example for colleagues through high standards of professional conduct and musicianship.
Role Dimensions
Core Areas of Responsibility
a) Musical education and progression of children and young people.
b) Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
c) Inclusive practice, ensuring equitable access to high-quality musical opportunities for all learners.
d) Effective working relationships with schools, families, partners and wider stakeholders.
e) Accurate recording, monitoring and reporting of learner engagement, attendance and progress.
f) Effective promotion of Inspire Music and Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries.
g) Maintaining professional standards through continuing professional development and reflective practice.
Inspire Competencies
Customer Service (Competency Level 2)
- Demonstrates effective customer service skills – in person, online or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer
- Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague
Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 3)
- Advises and promotes the Inspire Service Offer to customers – to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them
- Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively
- Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer
Communicating well (Competency Level 3)
- Communicates effectively in person, one-one-one, and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation
- Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solution / can do approach
- Debates or discusses positively with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others and reaches agreement
Working together (Competency Level 2)
- Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others
- Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others
Managing others (Competency Level 1)
- Effectively supervises and supports the day-to-day activities of a colleague(s) to enable them to perform their duties day-to-day, planning and co-ordinating the activity of colleague(s) to deliver tasks or activities over time to meet service demand effectively and efficiently
Leading the way (Competency Level 2)
- Incorporate the spirit of Inspire’s mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
- Articulate and share Inspire’s mission, vision and to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleague
Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 3)
- Uses Inspire resources and their time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and/or targets
- Plans ahead, making best use if time and resources available to achieve service delivery, maximising the use of technology available, minimising unnecessary travel or waste, prioritising work and working within spending limits
- Resolves competing or conflicting demand for resources and time effectively to meet the needs of themselves, colleagues and customers
Skills and qualifications (Competency Level 4,5,6)
Essential
- Degree, diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Music, or substantial relevant professional experience in music education or performance.
- Knowledge and understanding of music education, classroom management and effective teaching and learning strategies.
- Understanding of current music qualifications, assessment pathways and instrumental/vocal teaching approaches.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Desirable
- Certificate for Music Educators (CME).
- Experience of leadership, mentoring or supervising colleagues, ensembles, projects or educational programmes.
- Knowledge of current developments within Music Education Hubs and national music education policy.
**Once you have submitted your application, please email [email protected] with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**
