Instrumental Instructor – Piano/VoiceCouncil

About the service

The Music Service Team are a passionate and supportive team dedicated to bringing the joy of music to children and young people across North Yorkshire. You’ll be part of a service that nurtures creativity, builds confidence, inspires musical journeys and makes a real difference through music.

About the role

The role involves working across a range of educational settings throughout North Yorkshire, delivering instrumental tuition for piano to children both individually and in small group sessions.

In this role, you will plan and deliver lessons throughout the academic year, assess pupil progress, and provide regular feedback to parents/carers and schools.

Delivery of the lessons will be:

Voice – 1 day

Piano – 1 day

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent instrumental skills
• Effective teaching strategies for instrumental music
• Experience using a range of musical resources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in music/performance.
• Strong knowledge of instrumental repertoire and teaching strategies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel across the county and work flexibly, including evenings/weekends.

For full details of the role and to help with your application please seeJob Description

To find out more about what we offer please seeTotal rewards

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan Watkins via email at [email protected] or on 07814 935903.

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Key dates:

Closing Date: 27th November

Interview Date: 2nd / 3rd December 2026
Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8AE.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Position type: Various (Term time only)