Brass Teacher, Surrey County Council - Recruitment

South East
£30k-40k (pro rata)
Part time
Closes July 26, 2026
NA
#Music

New

Description

Job Summary

Are you a talented and creative musician who wants to share their passion for playing an instrument and making music with children and young people across Surrey? Come and work for Surrey Arts, Surrey’s leading provider of youth music lessons, ensembles, and instrument hire.

Job Description

We have a vacancy for a permanent salaried peripatetic Brass Music Teacher to deliver individual and group lessons, whole class teaching. Teaching takes place during the school day, after school and at the weekend at music centres in Surrey. If you are willing to offer a second instrument, or have the ability to teach music technology, please do indicate this on your application.

The hourly salary for this role is £30.84 per hour, inclusive of 15.5% Holiday Pay. This equates to an annual salary of £10,177 per annum based on working 10 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (330 hours per year). Salary will vary depending on the actual number of hours worked.

10hrs North - Camberley through to Esher (can be combined)
10hrs East - Reigate, Redhill (can be combined)

Job Requirements

Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience.
Passionate about the importance of music with a genuine desire to help all students express themselves musically.
Ability to teach a range of students, adapting teaching style and genre of music to deliver engaging lessons that offer challenge and independence appropriate to age and ability.
Knowledge of and willingness to learn music exam specifications and how to prepare students for exams (as appropriate).
ICT literate: ability to use email and web-based platforms.
Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to ensuring the welfare of students.
Commitment to continuing professional development and strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
A flexible approach to working due to changes in teaching schedules and ability to travel around the county.

Job Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for brass teachers to join our talented team of experienced and committed teaching staff. Across 33 weeks of the academic year, you will deliver high quality and inspiring music education to students at various schools and venues around the county.

You will join a team dedicated to "changing lives through world class arts". Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey.