percussion teacher vacancy

VACANCY: Percussion Teacher

 

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

 

Are you passionate about music education and eager to share your love of percussion with young learners? We are seeking a dedicated and talented Percussion Teacher to join our team and inspire students across Kirklees. This exciting role offers the opportunity to deliver engaging one-to-one and small-group lessons, as well as Whole Class Instrumental Teaching, helping pupils unlock their musical potential and discover the joy of rhythm through instruments such as African drums, samba, and hand chimes.

 

The role currently offers 4.5 hours of percussion teaching per week across a 33-week school year, with lessons delivered in schools and at one of our vibrant Music Centres on Friday afternoons and evenings. However, there is significant scope to expand your hours, with exciting opportunities to grow your timetable by recruiting and teaching additional students. This flexibility means you can shape the role to suit your ambitions, with endless possibilities to develop your teaching practice and inspire more young musicians. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic percussionist who can bring lessons to life, nurture confidence in young players, and play a vital part in shaping the next generation of musicians.

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 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday, September 28, 2025

 

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: Friday, October 3, 2025

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY/ROLE: Percussion Teacher

 

LOCATION: Kirklees, West Yorkshire

 

RATE OF PAY: £29.12 per hour + pension contributions

 

You will require an Enhanced DBS and you will need to be able to transport yourself between different schools during each working day

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering high-quality percussion lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
• Plan effective lessons
• Inspire students to develop a love for music and a lifelong passion for playing percussion.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience teaching percussion to students of varying abilities.
• Proficiency in music theory and percussion skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and adults.
• Flexibility to travel to different schools within Kirklees.

 

Our organisation is very interested in teachers who can recruit pupils for individual or small group lessons, or for Whole Class Instrumental Teaching sessions in schools – this would expand your hours within your control. For new teachers, we provide up to 15 hours of paid recruitment per year (as directed by your line manager).

Musica Kirklees is passionate about providing access to music to all children. You should have a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as a proven track record of excellence, a vision for inspiring more young people to participate in music, and the ability to motivate young people to achieve their personal best.

APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED BELOW or please call 01484 426426 for a paper copy.  Please email completed forms to [email protected] or post to our office at 9 Beast Market, Huddersfield, HD1 1QF.