Curriculum Music Tutors

Pay: Tutors are paid directly by schools for teaching delivery, with Southwark Music recommending a rate of £43.87 per hour. All mandatory training, meetings and continuing professional development activities are paid by Southwark Council at a rate of £27.42 per hour, ensuring ongoing support and development within the role.

Southwark Music is committed to enriching the lives of children and young people through high-quality, inclusive and inspiring music education. As a Curriculum Music Tutor, you will play a key role in delivering dynamic, energetic and engaging music lessons that make learning music enjoyable, accessible and meaningful for pupils across Southwark schools. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will teach whole-class music sessions, following established schemes of work while creating positive and supportive learning environments that encourage participation, creativity and musical development.

You will work closely with schools and Southwark Music Service to support pupil progress, contribute to performance opportunities and help foster a lifelong appreciation of music among children and young people of all abilities.

As a valued member of Southwark Music Service, you will contribute to the delivery of the National Plan for Music Education and support the work of the South East London Music Hub.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver engaging and interactive curriculum music lessons to whole classes and small groups, helping pupils develop confidence, creativity and a love of music.
• Plan, prepare and evaluate lessons in line with Southwark Music Service schemes of work, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
• Work closely with schools and Southwark Music Service colleagues to support pupil progress, coordinate timetables and provide assessments where required.
• Inspire children and young people to perform by organising and supporting concerts, showcases and other musical opportunities.
• Create positive, inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote participation, wellbeing and musical achievement.
• Take part in training, meetings and professional development activities, contributing to the continued success of Southwark Music Service and the wider Music Hub.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking passionate and inspiring music educators who can engage children and young people through high-quality music teaching and make a lasting impact on their musical journey.

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and a professional qualification in music or music education.
• Experience delivering high-quality group music teaching, with a strong understanding of effective music education practices.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage children and young people in a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with pupils, school staff, parents and carers.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring music education is accessible to all learners.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage responsibilities across different school settings.
• A proactive and flexible approach, adapting to the varying needs of schools and pupils while embracing new ideas and feedback.
• The ability and willingness to travel between schools across the borough as required.
• This job requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Enhanced level.