Piano Teacher Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Piano teacher to join our team at Melody Makers. The role will require the delivery of 1-1 piano lessons from our home studios in Colliers Wood SW19. 

We are looking for two roles, one is to replace a student teacher position and the other is to expand to an extra teaching session.

Previous experience of teaching 1-1 piano lessons would be desirable though training Can be provided. This is a part time position for one or two evenings a week, though increased hours may be possible in the long term. Pay will be between £25-£40/hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Skills required are

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  • You will need to have a high level of learning or performing on your instrument and an interest to deliver a child-centred learning experience which values and responds to the needs and interests of individuals, within and beyond your musical specialism

  • We will be happy to support you on your teaching journey, should you require it, an ability to be able to reflect and develop your teaching is desirable. You may also need the ability to stay calm under pressure.

  • You will be mostly working independently whilst you inspire the students with a love for learning and music

  • To communicate with and report to parents/guardians and other professionals about pupils’ learning needs and to identify and remove barriers to progress and welfare.

  • To follow best practice in safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion

  • All candidates will also require a current DBS check and first aid certificate though this can be provided if necessary.

Who are Melody Makers,

We are a small independent music education provider, predominantly based around a husband and wife team who have over 30 experience in performing, and 15 plus years experience teaching.  We are passionate about music education. Our paedology is all about child-centred learning. Having a high emotional intelligence means that we can appreciate the effect of music on the people we work with and the community as a whole.   Melody Makers pride itself on being dynamic and forward thinking, we work hard on making everything we do inclusive. We want our team to grow with us and as professional musicians and often have opportunities for performing, which we would be happy to share with the right candidate.

If you wish to apply, please email your CV to: claire@westonshaw.com