teaching vacancies

Teaching Vacancies: Required for September 2026

a. Woodwind
b. Woodwind (Maternity Cover)*

c. Piano/Keyboard (Maternity Cover)*

*Posts B & C could be covered by the same applicant or available as a job share (i.e. one woodwind teacher/one piano/keyboard teacher).   Please specify which post(s) you wish to apply for when submitting the application.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The following opportunities are available for candidates passionate about teaching and inspiring young people to learn to play a musical instrument. 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.

 

Post A - Woodwind Vacancy – Shelley area, including Saturday mornings.

• Teaching individual/small group lessons and ensemble directing.
• All woodwind instruments to be taught, including double reed.
• 6 ½ hours available per week, teaching both at Musica Shelley and schools across the Shelley area during term time.

 

Post B - Woodwind Vacancy (maternity cover) * Holme Valley/Huddersfield area, including Saturday mornings.

• Teaching individual/small group lessons and ensemble directing.
• 14 hours currently available per week, consisting of 2 ½ days plus ½ a day on Saturday mornings, teaching both at Musica Holme Valley and multiple schools in the Holme Valley/Huddersfield area during term time. The postholder will also be expected to teach Whole Class Instrument Learning (WCIL) in addition to the individual/small group lessons.

 

Post C - Piano/Keyboard Vacancy (maternity cover) * Holme Valley area.

• Teaching individual/small group lessons.
• Currently 3 hours available per week, teaching in the Holme Valley area during term time, although the successful applicant could potentially increase these hours through recruitment.

 

*Posts B & C could be covered by the same applicant or available as a job share (i.e. one woodwind teacher/one piano/keyboard teacher).   Please specify which post(s) you wish to apply for when submitting the application.

 

New teachers have an excellent opportunity to expand their teaching through 15 hours of paid recruitment time as directed by their line manager.

 

This position will be hourly paid at £29.12 per contact hour, plus pension contributions.

 

You will require an Enhanced DBS and be able to travel between schools each working day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
• Inspire students to develop a love for music and a lifelong passion for playing their chosen instrument.
• Preparing students for performances, competitions, and exams.
• Following administrative and reporting procedures.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience teaching woodwind and/or keyboard to students of varying abilities.
• Proficiency in music theory and woodwind and/or keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and adults.
• Flexibility to travel to different schools within Kirklees.
• Have a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

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.