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Woodwind, Strings and Brass Teachers: 1-1, Small Group and Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT)

£25.20 for 1-1 and small group lessons and £28 per hour for Whole Class Instrumental Tuition

Lancashire Music Service is seeking instrumental teachers in all disciplines, but especially Strings and Woodwind. Lancashire Music Service has been established for over 60 years and is the current lead partner for Lancashire Music Hub. We deliver tuition to thousands of pupils per week in a variety of settings.

Employer
Lancashire Music Service
Location
Lancashire
Contract Type
Self-Employed
Closing Date
20th February 2026 at 12:00
Key Information
  • This is a self-employed role
  • We offer a variety of lessons, including 1-1, group and whole class sessions
  • Lessons can be between 20 minutes and an hour (small group lessons will be a maximum of 4 pupils in half an hour)
  • They 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Providing ongoing assessment for pupils using our online system
  • 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 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 your current DBS is not on the update service.

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.

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:
20th February 2026 at 12:00

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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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