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Instrumental Teacher: Piano, Surrey County Council - Recruitment

  •  South East
  •  Â£20k-25k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 22, 2025
  •  NA
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

The hourly salary for this role is £28.93 inclusive of 15% holiday pay. This equates to an annual salary of £23,867 per annum for working 25 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (825 hours per year).

Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for permanent, salaried peripatetic piano teachers working both during school hours and after school hours on weekdays and Saturday mornings based in the east, central or north of Surrey. The hours could be flexible for the right candidate, potentially increasing to 30 hours a week, but with a minimum of 15 hours per week for 33 weeks.

We would welcome applications from teachers also able to offer whole class instrumental teaching at beginner level either on keyboard or other instruments in addition to their piano teaching, however this is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for piano 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 innovative 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.

The advertised salary is based on delivering one to one and small group music tuition. If you are able to offer a range of instruments, there would also be the opportunity to deliver whole class teaching or be an ensemble conductor or assistant conductor. These activities attract a higher rate of pay, and the annual salary will be increased in accordance with Surrey Arts Teacher Pay Scales.

The hours advertised may be subject to change due to small fluctuations in demand.

Teaching takes place during the school day, after school and at the weekend, at various schools and music centres in Surrey. You will therefore need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

Job Requirements

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

  • 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

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