Hillingdon Music Service is keen to recruit enthusiastic Peripatetic and Class Music Teachers to deliver high-quality music lessons across the borough.
We are currently looking to recruit teachers in the following specialisms:
- Guitar
- Piano
- Upper Strings
Hillingdon Music Service provides specialist music education in schools and at Music Service centres throughout the borough. Tuition takes place during the school day, after school and on Saturdays, supporting the aims of the National Plan for Music Education and providing high-quality musical opportunities for children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of musicians while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team. Depending on your experience and specialism, you may teach individual students, small groups, whole classes, curriculum music lessons or lead ensembles and choirs.
You will:
- Deliver engaging, high-quality music lessons that meet the needs of individual learners and groups.
- Inspire children and young people to develop their musical skills, confidence and enjoyment of music.
- Plan, deliver, assess and monitor learning activities that support student progress and achievement.
- Maintain accurate records, registers, reports and administrative information.
- Communicate effectively with schools, parents, carers and Music Service colleagues.
- Contribute to performances, enrichment activities and wider Music Service projects.
- Support students in working towards musical qualifications and performance opportunities where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and enhance the Music Service offer.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and conduct at all times.
- Engage fully in training and continuous professional development opportunities.
Depending on the nature of your teaching role, you may also:
- Deliver one-to-one or small group instrumental, vocal or theory lessons.
- Teach whole-class instrumental programmes in schools.
- Deliver curriculum music lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2.
- Lead choirs, bands, orchestras and other musical ensembles.
- Develop teaching resources, lesson materials and schemes of work.
- Assess student progress and provide feedback to students, parents and schools.
About You
We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and committed musicians who are passionate about music education and helping children and young people achieve their potential.
You may be a specialist in a particular instrument, genre or phase of education, or a versatile musician with experience across a range of teaching settings. Above all, you will be committed to delivering excellent musical experiences and outcomes for learners.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an accomplished musician with strong subject knowledge in their specialist area.
- Have experience of teaching children and young people, either individually, in groups or whole-class settings.
- Be passionate about helping students progress from any starting point.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be organised and able to manage lesson planning, administration and school liaison effectively.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and excellent punctuality.
- Be able to travel between multiple teaching locations where required.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Be enthusiastic about continuous professional development and improving their practice.
Whether you are an experienced music educator or looking to further develop your teaching career, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities to broaden your skills and experience across a wide range of musical settings.
Additional Information
Teaching takes place in schools and Music Service centres across the London Borough of Hillingdon during school hours, after school and on Saturdays.
This post involves working directly with children and young people and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List clearance.
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:
- Enhanced DBS Check
- 5 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
