percussion teacher vacancy

VACANCY: Percussion Teacher

 

STARTING DATE: JANUARY 2026

 

Are you passionate about music education and excited by the opportunity to help young students engage in music? We’re looking for an inspiring and skilled Percussion Teacher to join our vibrant team and bring percussion to life through engaging lessons that spark curiosity and confidence.

For this role, you will need to be proficient in drum kit and auxiliary percussion instruments and be able to commit to 6 hours a week of dedicated one-to-one, small-group and Whole Class Instrumental Teaching sessions in a variety of Kirklees school settings, predominantly in the Colne Valley area, across a 33-week school-term schedule. This will include Friday afternoon/evening Music Centre.
Additionally, we offer dedicated hours to support recruitment and timetable development, giving you the opportunity to expand your teaching portfolio and grow the role into a full time equivalent position.

If you’re enthusiastic about empowering students through music and eager to contribute to a supportive, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10pm on Monday, January 19, 2026

 

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: Friday, January 30, 2026

 

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 drum kit and 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
• Preparing students for performances, competitions and exams
• Following administration and reporting procedures

 

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
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We have opportunities for additional paid recruitment and are looking for individuals who can effectively recruit students for individual lessons, small group lessons, or Whole Class Instrumental Teaching sessions in schools. We need someone who can inspire and motivate students to participate in music and help them 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 Musica Kirklees c/o University of Huddersfield, Goods Receiving, Queen Street Building, Queen Street South, Huddersfield, HD1 3DR.