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Join Our Team

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated self-employed music teachers to join our teacher pool
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Looking for a new challenge in 2026?

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated self-employed music teachers to join our teacher pool , to enable us to find potential teachers at short notice when the need arises .

You will be contacted when work becomes available. Your role will involve teaching in various schools across Calderdale and at our Music Centres in Hebden Bridge and Halifax.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching Responsibilities Could Include:

  • 1-1 lessons
  • Paired lessons
  • Small group lessons
  • After school/lunchtime clubs
  • Ensemble leadership
  • Workshops
  • Classroom instrumental lessons
  • Music curriculum teaching

On the application form you can choose which types of teaching you would prefer.

General

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that motivates and engages students of all ages.
  • Deliver high-quality music lessons in Calderdale
  • Use relevant data to track musical, personal, and social progress, set targets, record work, and provide appropriate feedback to learners via our Speed Admin platform.
  • Develop and adapt resources to meet the needs and interests of all learners.
  • Establish positive and inspiring relationships with pupils.
  • Foster positive relationships with school-based staff and other partner organisations.
  • Work within the team and share good practice.
  • Support Calderdale Music’s objectives regarding equal opportunities, cultural diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
  • Follow Calderdale Music’s safeguarding policy at all times and model commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

  • High level of proficiency (Grade 8 or equivalent standard) on at least one musical instrument

Experience:

  • Proven track record in effective teaching.
  • Ability to demonstrate varied teaching styles and genres.
  • Experience with holistic approaches to learning and understanding how music supports personal and social development.
  • Experience in overcoming challenges and knowing when and how to seek support.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Excellent oral, interpersonal, planning, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Understanding of the barriers young people may face in making music.
  • Skills in delivering outstanding and innovative lessons, adopting flexible approaches to meet pupil needs.
  • Ability to create a safe learning environment and build positive relationships with a range of pupils and colleagues.

Personal Attributes:

  • Self-motivated.
  • Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
  • Team player.
  • Effective workload management.
  • Flexible, including availability for out-of-hours work

To apply, please visit our job vacancies page (under “About Us”) and complete an application form.

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