Role: Guitar Teacher - Jazz, Rock, and Pop specialist

(Autumn Term 2026)

We’re seeking a talented and dynamic guitar teacher to join our team of 30+ instrumental tutors. The candidate would need to be able to teach up to grade 8 and beyond, but over and above this, we're looking for a teacher to inspire students towards lifelong participation in music. The ability to also teach bass guitar would be an advantage. Young Music Makers is a non-profit Saturday music centre for the whole family for approximately 300 students, which has been at the heart of music-making in North London for nearly 60 years. We are strong advocates for generic excellence and empowering students with a range of creative skills, 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:

• Knowledge and experience in teaching and leading a variety of guitar repertoire
• The ability to teach up to Grade 8 or equivalent
• Enthusiasm for, and dedication to, music education
• A commitment to delivering inclusive music education
• A positive, pragmatic and flexible attitude

Ideal:

• The ability to play and teach bass guitar
• Experience with a range of age groups
• Experience with adult students

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

• Fees: £41.40 per hour - Groups over 10+ participants, £36.40 per hour - Groups 4-9 participants, £34.20 per hour - Individual lessons

Deadline for applications*: ASAP and before 12 pm on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Zoom interviews in the week beginning June 1, 2026. If successful, two written references will be required, along with a possible follow-up teaching assessment.

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

*YMM reserves the right to invite for an 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