Lewisham Music
Job Summary
Job Description
Lewisham Music are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced violin tutor to join our team at Lewisham Music teaching 4 hours small group violin tuition across two primary schools in Lewisham on Mondays starting from September.
There will also be some temporary cover work available in schools during the week and availability to work and cover tuition on Saturdays at our Saturday Centre is also desirable.
PAY
Teaching pay rate starts from £33.81 (inc. holiday pay) per hour, depending on qualifications and type of teaching.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
06/07/2026 at 9am
WHY WORK FOR LEWISHAM MUSIC
Lewisham Music is an award-winning youth charity and a Principal Partner in South East London Music Hub. Working alongside local and national partners, we deliver and support a diverse range of musical opportunities in schools and communities across Lewisham.
We want every child and young person in Lewisham to experience the power of music through accessible, inclusive programmes that inspire creativity and confidence. We believe music can unlock potential and build happier, healthier communities.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in Lewisham schools and academies, as well as at our after-school groups, Saturday Music Centre, holiday courses, events, and creative and community-focused programmes at our premises above The Fellowship Inn in Bellingham . You will also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with a range of partner organisations.
This is an exciting time to join Lewisham Music, we’ll offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community and to develop yourself as a professional with our ongoing programme of Continuing Professional Development.
Job Requirements
– Experience of learning, creating, and performing music and/or facilitating music education
– Understanding of the: benefits of different ways of learning music; barriers that young people may face to making music; how learning music supports personal and social development; what motivates young people to learn
– Experience rising to a challenge
– An interest in a child-centred learning experience which values and responds to the needs and interests of individuals, within and beyond your musical specialism
– A high level of proficiency in your area of specialism
– Ability to: plan and deliver high-quality learning to engage and progress a wide range of pupils, musically, personally, and socially; create a safe learning environment, and to communicate effectively; plan activities for a wide range of young people
– Strategies for managing learning in groups; creating learning that offers a level of challenge and independence appropriate to age/ability/capacity/context
Job Overview
- Job Title: Violin Tutor (Lewisham Music)
- Salary: £15k-£20k
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Music
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
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Location:
London
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