Role: Piano Tutor - classical, jazz and pop

(Autumn 2024)

We’re seeking a talented and dynamic Piano Tutor, proficient in a range of genres including classical, jazz and popular styles. We’re looking for a candidate who can inspire and guide their pupils towards a range of ensemble pathways at Young Music Makers, as well as teach graded exams where required. Young Music Makers is a non-profit music centre for the whole family which has been at the heart of music-making in North London for over 50 years. We are strong advocates for generic excellence, but over and above that we are committed to the idea that simply having music as part of your life promotes personal and community well-being. You would be joining a team of stellar musicians in a welcoming, supportive environment where there are opportunities to lead and initiate ensembles and connect your artistic practice to teaching.

Required:

• Enthusiasm for, and dedication to, music education
• A commitment to delivering inclusive music education
• A positive, pragmatic and flexible attitude
• Knowledge and experience in teaching a variety of musical genres

Ideal:

• Experience taking a student through to grade 8 and beyond in a similar setting
• Experience in leading groups
• Experience in teaching jazz harmony/improvisation
• Experience with early years/beginner teaching
• Experience with adult students

The candidate will need to possess an enhanced DBS certificate (paper or update service) valid within 3 years upon appointment.

Deadline for applications*: ASAP and before 12pm on Monday, September 9, 2023.

Interviews in the week beginning 9/9/24

Please send your CV with covering letter and two written references to: schooldirector@youngmusicmakers.co.uk

*YMM reserves the right to invite for interview and appoint before the closing date, so early submission is recommended.

***YMM welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds. Please let us know if you have any access needs***

We are continuously adding to our deputy tutor list. If you would like to be contacted for deputy teaching work, please send your CV, along with details of your enhanced DBS and any safeguarding certificates to manager@youngmusicmakers.co.uk