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Contemporary and Commercial Music Senior Teacher

From £29,821 FTE per year

Berkshire Music Trust is passionate about enabling all children and young people to have access to high-quality music education. Berkshire Music Trust's primary customers include parents, children, schools, wider community music and Early Years’ groups.

Employer
Berkshire Music Trust
Location
Reading, Berkshire
Contract Type
Part-Time Permanent
Start Date
January 2027
Closing Date
18th November 2026 at 23:59

We are looking for an inspiring Contemporary and Commercial Music Senior Teacher to lead high-quality, professional teaching delivery across a wide range of contemporary and commercial music programmes including band coaching and music production at different ages and ability levels.

Principal Responsibilities
  1. Deliver a portfolio of weekly small-group and ensemble teaching across several programmes in the contemporary and commercial music department.
  2. To teach weekly sessions for the three Soundstage, rock/pop ensembles at Reading Music Centre.
  3. To teach weekly sessions for our KS2 First Band Project, in local schools.
  4. To teach weekly group music production classes using our suite of iPads and Macs and assorted recording/production technology.
  5. Working alongside Contemporary and Commercial Music Development Manager to prepare suitable materials/charts/arrangements for varying ability levels of band instruction.
  6. Working alongside Contemporary and Commercial Music Development Manager to prepare suitable materials/exercises for varying ability levels of music production. 
Our Values
  • Inclusivity – we believe music should be accessible to all
  • Respect – we respect others views and lived experiences
  • Transparency – we are open and honest
  • Innovation – we continuously evolve and adapt to changing needs
  • Responsibility – we take responsibility for our mission
  • Partnership – we embrace partnership working
Closing Date:
18th November 2026 at 23:59
Interviews:
Week beginning 23rd November 2026

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About the Provider

Berkshire Music Trust

Berkshire Music Trust is passionate about enabling all children and young people to have access to high quality music education.

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