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Instrumental and Music Club Teachers

£35 - £46 per hour

Pelican Music was started with one vision - to create a music school where children with a passion could study music seriously, learning from London's brightest playing and teaching talent. We are looking for both Instrumental and Club Teachers to join our East London Location.

Employer
Pelican Music
Location
London
Contract Type
Self-Employed
Start Date
September 2026
Closing Date
4th September 2026 at 00:00
Job Description

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic music educators to join Pelican Music at our new teaching premises in N16. We have multiple teaching programmes available and are looking for teachers who can deliver any of the programmes below:

  • 1:1 Instrumental Tuition: For students predominantly aged between 4-16 years, open to teachers of all instruments. Weekend work available.
  • EYFS Music Classes: Delivering our specially designed curriculum for Musical Hatchlings (9–24 months), Musical Discoverers (2-4 years) and Musical Explorers (4-6 years).
  • Small Groups: Focused music sessions on theory, aural skills and/or songwriting for groups of up to 6 children at a time.

In order to be considered for a teaching position, you must meet all of the following criteria.

Requirements
  • Have or be studying towards a degree in music, or hold DipABRSM or similar in teaching
  • Grade 8 or equivalent standard on your first instrument
  • Competency in music theory, improvisation and sight reading
  • At least 6 months’ experience in teaching children
  • A clean criminal record and a current enhanced DBS check (formerly known as the CRB check)
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Be a member of the Musicians Union,  Incorporated Society of Musicians, or have your own public liability insurance.
  • A proficiency with keyboard skills is also seen as a positive

How to Apply

We ask all candidates to provide a teaching video for us to review. Further details supplied upon application. Once we have seen candidates teach, they will be invited to interview with us.

Closing Date:
4th September 2026 at 00:00

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About the Provider

Pelican Music

Pelican Music is a not-for-profit private music service in London bringing high quality music tuition to children and adults across the city. We work in state schools across London as well as extensive after school programmes in West and East London.

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