Role: Drum Kit tutor

(Autumn 2025)

We’re seeking a talented, creative and dynamic teacher of Drum Kit to teach a range of styles and grooves, including Jazz, World, Rock and Pop, Funk and Soul. Grounding our students in rudiments and the ability/experience in teaching exams is also important.

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. We believe in teaching from a place of inspiration, empowering musicians to develop creative skills alongside generic skills, and encouraging self-enquiry and lifelong learning. 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. We run Jazz, World, Rock and Pop and Creative ensembles alongside individual lessons.

Required:

• Enthusiasm for, and dedication to, music education
• A commitment to delivering inclusive music education
• A positive, pragmatic and flexible attitude
• Excellent Instrumental and teaching skills

Ideal:

• Experience of ensemble-leading
• Experience with early years/beginner teaching
• Experience with adult students
• Experience of teaching both in-person and remotely
• Experience in instrumental teaching through to grade 8 and beyond in a similar setting

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

• Fees: £39.40 per hour - Groups over 10+ participants, £34.65 per hour - Groups 4-9 participants, £32.55 per hour - Individual lessons

Deadline for applications*: ASAP and by Noon, Monday, June 23, 2025

Zoom interviews will be in the week beginning June 23, with a follow-up teaching assessment if successful.

Please send your CV with a cover letter and two written references to: musicaldirector@youngmusicmakers.co.uk

*YMM reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview and to 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***

Role: Tuned Percussion, Drum Kit, and Hand Drum (Djembe) Ensemble Tutor

(Autumn 2025)

We’re seeking a talented, creative and dynamic teacher of Tune Percussion and Drum Kit to teach a range of styles. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach two early-stage Djembe groups. Grounding our students in rudiments and the ability/experience in teaching exams is also important. Young Music Makers is a non-profit Saturday 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. We believe in teaching from a place of inspiration, empowering musicians to develop creative skills alongside generic skills, and encouraging self-enquiry and lifelong learning. 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. We run Jazz, Classical, World, Rock and Pop and Creative ensembles alongside individual lessons.

Required:

• Enthusiasm for, and dedication to, music education
• A commitment to delivering inclusive music education
• A positive, pragmatic and flexible attitude
• Excellent Instrumental and teaching skills
• Experience of ensemble-leading
  

Ideal:

• Experience with early years/beginner teaching
• Experience with adult students
• Experience of teaching both in-person and remotely
• Experience in instrumental teaching through to grade 8 and beyond in a similar setting

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

• Fees: £39.40 per hour - Groups over 10+ participants, £34.65 per hour - Groups 4-9 participants, £32.55 per hour - Individual lessons

Deadline for applications*: ASAP and by Noon, Monday, June 23, 2025

Zoom interviews will be in the week beginning June 23, with a follow-up teaching assessment if successful.

Please send your CV with a cover letter and two written references to: musicaldirector@youngmusicmakers.co.uk

*YMM reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview and to 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***

Role: Flute and (Beginner) Recorder Tutor

(Maternity Cover Autumn 2025 - Summer 2026)

We’re seeking a talented and dynamic Flute Tutor who can inspire and guide their pupils towards a range of string pathways at Young Music Makers and teach graded exams where required. There is also an opportunity to lead our Beginner Recorder Groups, so experience in leading ensembles would be advantageous.

Young Music Makers is a non-profit Saturday 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. We believe in teaching from a place of inspiration, empowering musicians to develop creative skills alongside generic skills, and encouraging self-enquiry and lifelong learning. 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 repertoire
• Excellent instrumental and teaching skills
• Experience taking a student through to grade 8 and beyond in a similar setting
  
• Experience of ensemble-leading

Ideal:

• Experience with early years/beginner teaching
• Experience with adult students
• Experience of teaching both in-person and remotely

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

• Fees: £39.40 per hour - Groups over 10+ participants, £34.65 per hour - Groups 4-9 participants, £32.55 per hour - Individual lessons

Deadline for applications*: ASAP and by Thursday at noon, June 23, 2025

Zoom interviews will be in the week beginning June 23, 2025, with a follow-up teaching assessment if successful.

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

*YMM reserves the right to invite to 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***