Teaching Jobs
The various teaching teams at Berkshire Music Trust are close knit teams with a mixture of instrument skills within the team. The team teach complete beginners all the way up to those preparing for Conservatoire.
Our teachers range from very experienced with decades of service to new entrants to the profession. We all work together to ensure that our students get the best possible music education. Our teaching portfolio is varied. We deliver lessons in primary and secondary schools as well as our evening music centres. Teaching is a mix of individual, groups and even sometimes whole class in both schools and also in our music centres. Ensembles are also being offered at most of our music centres giving young musicians the opportunity to play together starting from beginner ensembles where pupils can progress right up to our prestigious county youth orchestra and county wind orchestra.
There are lots of opportunities to get involved with the wider work, from early years to Dementia cafes and to working with special needs pupils and each team enjoy getting involved. The teaching team are an integral part of some of the live performance work that Berkshire Music offers from performing in the band in our Junior Music Festivals to providing musicians for some enrichment activities in schools. CPD sessions are often an opportunity for us to learn from each other’s specialist knowledge and insight.
We take seriously our responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in our care. “The welfare of the child is paramount” (Children Act 1989). Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as: protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s Mental and Physical health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024).
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Vocal Teaching
DownloadWe are hiring for a self-employed Voice teacher to work at Reading Music Centre and in local schools.
Self‑employed rates: £23.74 to £31.95 per hour
To apply, please complete our application form and declaration form in full and return both electronically to jobs@berksmusictrust.org.uk
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Guitar
Recruitment PackWe are hiring for a Guitar teacher to work part-time in East Berkshire, including an evening at our Bracknell Music Centre.
Self‑employed rates: £23.74 to £31.95 per hour
To apply, please complete our application form and declaration form in full and return both electronically to jobs@berksmusictrust.org.uk
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Woodwind
Recruitment PackWe are hiring a Woodwind teacher for two hours work at our Windsor Music Centre on a Saturday, with potential for some work in the Wokingham area during the week.
Self‑employed rates: £23.74 to £31.95 per hour
To apply, please complete our application form and declaration form in full and return both electronically to jobs@berksmusictrust.org.uk
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Piano
Recruitment PackWe are hiring for part-time or full-time Piano teachers on a self-employed or contracted role, for up to 5 days work in Reading, Wokingham and East Berkshire.
Self‑employed rates: £23.74 to £31.95 per hour
Contracted roles: £24k–£34k FTE
To apply, please complete our application form and declaration form in full and return both electronically to jobs@berksmusictrust.org.uk
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Cello
Recruitment PackWe are hiring for a Cello teacher for teaching at our Bracknell Music centre on Thursday/Friday evening and Windsor Music Centre on a Saturday morning (approximately 9 hours of work). There is potential to extend this to work in schools during the day for the right candidate.
Self‑employed rates: £23.74 to £31.95 per hour
To apply, please complete our application form and declaration form in full and return both electronically to jobs@berksmusictrust.org.uk
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Music Practitioner Scheme (Part or Full Time)
Job DescriptionWe are looking for musicians and graduates who are looking to develop their teaching to join our music practitioner scheme where we will train you in all aspects of working in a music hub.
Following specialisms preferred:
Contemporary – either guitar, keys or music production, a willingness to learn other contemporary instruments – essential.
Woodwind – any specialism but flute/oboe/bassoon preferred. (Willingness to learn to teach other woodwind instruments essential.)
Guitar – either electric or classical.
Violin/Viola or Cello.
Our music practitioner scheme is designed for musicians or recent graduates who would like to develop teaching in all aspects of a music hub role – this includes teaching individuals, small groups, whole class music, ensembles, and inclusion work. You will have a reduced teaching timetable, a mentor, time for training and there is the option to take a teaching qualification in the second year of the programme. Your training and timetable will be discussed with you so that you have a bespoke programme enabling you to develop your interests in music education.
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Work for us
Application FormWe’re always happy to receive speculative applications. If you are interested in a teaching role at Berkshire Music Trust but cannot see a role advertised that is suitable for you, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing jobs@berksmusictrust.org.uk