Woodwind, Strings and Brass Teachers: 1-1, Small Group and Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25.20 for 1-1 and small group lessons and £28 per hour for WCIT |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Lancashire, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lancashire Music Service |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Lancashire Music Service are seeking instrumental teachers in all disciplines, but especially Strings and Woodwind. LMS 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.
We have an extremely high demand for lessons in the North of the county, but there are also opportunities in other areas. There could be 1-1, group or whole class settings. We aim to inspire pupils of all ages to develop a love of music making. These lessons could be a continuation from WCIT, directing a small ensemble in an evening Music Centre and can also be an avenue into 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 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.
Other information
A full induction will be given upon appointment. You will also be given an iPad on long term loan, any resources that you might need (including instruments and music technology equipment e.g. Ableton Push2), access to Charanga Professional to use as a resource, and ongoing support.
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 by Friday 20th February at 12 noon.
If you have any questions about the role, please email the Training and Quality Manager Rick Kershaw at rick.kershaw@lancashire.gov.uk.
We have an extremely high demand for lessons in the North of the county, but there are also opportunities in other areas. There could be 1-1, group or whole class settings. We aim to inspire pupils of all ages to develop a love of music making. These lessons could be a continuation from WCIT, directing a small ensemble in an evening Music Centre and can also be an avenue into 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 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.
Other information
A full induction will be given upon appointment. You will also be given an iPad on long term loan, any resources that you might need (including instruments and music technology equipment e.g. Ableton Push2), access to Charanga Professional to use as a resource, and ongoing support.
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 by Friday 20th February at 12 noon.
If you have any questions about the role, please email the Training and Quality Manager Rick Kershaw at rick.kershaw@lancashire.gov.uk.