Music Teacher

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Recorder Teacher / Supervisor to lead a weekly after-school Recorder Club at a primary school in Consett, County Durham. The club will give children the opportunity to learn and develop their recorder-playing skills through fun, interactive, and age-appropriate musical activities while building their confidence, musicality, rhythm, coordination, and enjoyment of music in a positive and supportive environment.

The club will run weekly from 3:30pm to 4:30pm (1 hour per week) with the day to be confirmed. We are aiming for the club to start at the beginning of November 2026.

Additional Club Opportunities

We are also currently recruiting enthusiastic teachers, instructors, coaches, and supervisors to deliver other weekly after-school clubs at the same primary school, including:

Singing / Glee | Drama | Guitar | Art | Dance | Martial Arts

If you have experience in more than one of these areas, there may be an opportunity to lead multiple clubs across the week. Please let us know which subjects or activities you would be confident delivering when applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small group of primary-aged children during fun and engaging Recorder Club sessions.
• Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate recorder lessons and musical activities suitable for beginners and children with some previous experience.
• Introduce children to fundamental recorder techniques, including correct posture, breathing, finger positioning, and note production.
• Teach children to recognise and play basic musical notes, rhythms, melodies, and simple songs.
• Incorporate musical games, group playing, and interactive exercises to make learning the recorder enjoyable and engaging.
• Encourage children to develop their musical confidence, listening skills, coordination, and ability to play together as a group.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different ages, abilities, and levels of musical experience.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where children feel encouraged to practise, improve, and celebrate their achievements.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and, where appropriate, parents regarding children's participation and progress.
• Ensure musical instruments, teaching resources, and the activity space are organised, safe, and prepared for each session.

Experience & Skills

• Experience teaching recorder, woodwind instruments, or general music to primary-aged children in schools, clubs, private tuition, or similar settings.
• Confidence playing the recorder and teaching fundamental techniques, basic notation, and simple musical pieces.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, interactive, and age-appropriate music sessions for children of varying abilities.
• Experience managing and motivating small groups of primary-aged children in a structured yet enjoyable environment.
• An enthusiastic, patient, positive, and encouraging approach to working with young learners.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A background in music education, instrumental teaching, woodwind performance, or primary education is highly desirable.

Pay: £30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 per week

Work Location: In person