- Are you a passionate Music professional ready to inspire the next generation of performers, producers and composers?
- Do you have the industry experience and creative drive to help students develop the skills, confidence and mindset needed for a career in music?
We need a committed and inspiring Music teacher with experience delivering vocational programmes to Level 2 and 3 students, or sufficient industry knowledge & experience and a desire to develop classroom skills.
Joining a fantastically equipped, busy, successful and inclusive department, your skillset will be related to a combination of music rehearsal & performance, recording & production and composition.
Alongside this you will have the knowledge and desire to help young people develop industry awareness, skills and behaviours for their future careers.
This exciting role will include:
- Planning, teaching and assessing L2 and L3 UAL Music.
- Leading practical workshops and rehearsals ahead of assessed recordings and performances.
- The potential to lead on our newly launched Level 2 programme – shaping industry professionals of the future from day one of their journey.
If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:
- A background in Music with specialism(s) in gig performance, studio recording and DAW based production.
- The ability to lead inspiring, energetic and industry relevant lessons and workshops
- The passion to work flexibly to deliver rehearsals and evening shows when needed.
- For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. Undertaking in house teaching qualifications would be an expectation for the role to become established.
- Closing date: 7th June 2026
- Interview Date: 16th June 2026
College location: Based at our Lewes Campus
Annual salary: Circa £30,000 - £42,000 FTE (£15,400 - £21,500 Actual)
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Part-time – 19 Hours/52.14 Weeks
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [email protected]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.
Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [email protected] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.
At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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