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Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums/Percussion and Keyboard Teachers

Between £25.20 for 1-1 and small group lessons and £28 per hour for WCIT or Large Group lessons

Lancashire Music Service is seeking instrumental teachers in all Rock and Pop disciplines (including Piano, Ukulele and Music Technology) to teach 1-1, group and whole class lessons across the county.

Employer
Lancashire Music Service
Location
Lancashire
Contract Type
Self-Employed
Start Date
September 2026
Closing Date
12th June 2026 at 12:00

We have high demand for lessons across the county and aim to inspire pupils of all ages to develop a love of music making. These lessons form part of our progression strategy from Whole Class Instrumental Tuition, into 1-1 or group lessons and onto playing with one of our County Ensembles or music centre groups.

Key information:

  • This is a self-employed role
  • We offer a variety of lessons, including 1-1, group and whole class lessons
  • Lessons can be between 20 minutes and an hour (small group lessons will be a maximum of 4 pupils in a half an hour)
  • 1-1 and group lessons may take place in a school during the day, at one of our Music Centres in the evening or when attached to a County Ensemble at the weekend
  • Whole class lessons will take place in a school during the school day
  • The are 34 lessons delivered over the course of an academic year
  • Teachers are paid between £25.20 for 1-1 and small group lessons and £28 per hour for WCIT or Large Group lessons
  • You may teach at several schools in one day

Your day to day work will involve:

  • Lesson delivery
  • Planning and preparation of materials
  • Travelling between schools
  • Developing good relationships with your schools and other stakeholders

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Qualified Teacher Status is not required
  • Teaching experience is essential
  • The ability to teach more than one instrument or instrumental family is also desirable
  • An enthusiastic and energetic approach
  • Good organisational skills
  • Computer literacy, including using music technology
  • An open mind to learning new techniques and approaches
DBS

In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service. We will arrange this for you if necessary.

Other Information

You will have an onboarding session to familiarise you with working with LMS, should you be successful. You will also be given an iPad on long term loan, any resources that you might need (including instruments and music technology equipment if required), access to Charanga Professional to use as a resource, and ongoing support. This is a self-employed role, but most of the administration is handled by our business support team.

How to Apply

To submit an application, please send a CV and covering letter that shows your suitability for the role based on the person specification to lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk.

Interviews will be on 22nd or 23rd June in Preston. The onboarding day will be on 13th July, also in Preston.

If you have any questions about the role, please email the Training and Quality Manager Rick Kershaw at rick.kershaw@lancashire.gov.uk.

Closing Date:
12th June 2026 at 12:00
Interviews:
22nd or 23rd June 2026

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About the Provider

Lancashire Music Service

Lancashire Music Service is part of Lancashire County Council's services and has been providing support, advice and musical opportunities for children and young people across Lancashire for over 50 years. Our approach to teaching is broad and inclusive and we aim to inspire a lifelong love of music.

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