Vacancy – Violin Teacher
We are currently looking to recruit a friendly, committed and passionate Violin Teacher to join our studio teaching team and help expand our availability for new student enquiries.
The successful candidate must be available to teach a minimum of 2 evenings, including: Tuesday & Friday from 4:00pm–8:00pm
This role is ideal for someone who is:
- Creative and enthusiastic about music education
- Able to deliver lessons in both 1:1 and small group formats
- Comfortable following a structured teaching programme (our Sweet Symphony Roadmaps), while also tailoring lessons to individual students
- Keen to contribute ideas – we actively involve teachers in the development and improvement of our progression frameworks
- Flexible and reliable, with excellent timekeeping
Being able to teach additional instruments is a bonus, and there is potential to increase hours as the studio continues to grow.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality lessons in violin (both 1:1 and small groups)
- Follow the school’s structured teaching roadmap, adapting as needed for each student’s learning style
- Motivate and encourage students to develop their skills and confidence
- Prepare students for music exams where appropriate
- Use our online portal to provide regular lesson feedback to students and parents
Pay Structure
Pay Structure
We operate a flat-rate monthly tuition model rather than an hourly pay system. Teachers are paid 60% of each student’s monthly tuition fee.
This means your income is predictable and not affected by shorter months or occasional absences within the term structure. Our flat-rate system is based on delivering a minimum of 14 lessons per term, in line with our studio calendar.
Equivalent hourly earnings vary depending on whether you are teaching 1:1 or small group (2:1) lessons.
Why Join Us?
- 10 weeks of holiday per year, in line with studio closures
- Flat-rate tuition ensures predictable monthly income
- All admin and scheduling handled by our team
- Structured student progression roadmaps – with teacher input encouraged
- Opportunities to increase hours as the studio grows
- Supportive, communicative teaching team
Essential Requirements
- Strong ability in violin-playing (Grade 8 standard or above preferred)
- Experience teaching children and adults
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Able to follow a structured teaching programme while adapting to student needs
- Willingness to contribute to curriculum development
- Able to work independently while being part of a wider team
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
- Music degree or diploma
- Experience working with children with special educational needs
- Experience in a variety of musical genres
- Teaching qualification or previous teaching assistant role
- Comfortable using digital tools (lesson notes portal, scheduling software)
Certificates Required (before start date)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or registered on the Update Service)
- Public Liability Insurance
- Safeguarding Training (we can help organise this if needed)
We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and will close the advert as soon as we find the right person for the role, so early applications are encouraged.