InstrumentalVocal Tutor (Piano)

Organisation:Leicestershire County Council

WorkLocation:County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA

Salary:Grade 9 32070 - 34359 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

WorkingHours:7.4 hours per week 38 weeks per year

ContractType:Fixed term for 1 Academic Year

Closing Date:2nd March 2026

Interview Date(s): W/c 09 March 2026

About the Role

Leicestershire Music is looking for an enthusiastic forward-thinking and inspiring 1:1 Piano Teacher to join our team of specialist music tutors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate piano teacher who wants to support young musicians through high-quality individual tuition helping learners build strong foundations grow in confidence and develop a lifelong love of music.

You will deliver high-quality 1:1 piano tuition to children and young people across Leicestershire supporting learners from beginner level through to confident developing players.

You will also contribute to the wider musical life of Leicestershire Music through performances school partnership work and enrichment activities.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to a thriving county music service and ensembles
• The chance to make a genuine difference through accessible inspiring music education.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

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About You

To apply for this post you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Qualification or experience demonstrating a high level of musical understanding awareness and proficiency in your area of specialism (e.g. music technology instrumental etc); Experience of performing creating or facilitating music at a high-level
• Inspiring and motivational with the ability to build confidence and enthusiasm in learners
• Passionate about ensemble music-making and developing young musicians in group settings
• Forward-thinking and adaptable with creative ideas to develop piano learning; Committed to inclusive practice and enabling every student to progress
• Experience of developing and adapting resources to respond to learners interest and needs and offers a level of challenge and independence appropriate to age ability capacity and context
• Confident delivering 1:1 piano lessons to beginners and developing players; Organised reliable and an excellent communicator with students families and colleagues
• Music theory knowledge and the ability to support learners with theory development; The ability to start and lead a piano club on Monday evenings and the availability to teach Monday evenings would be advantageous.

In addition we expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are aDisability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Andy Maycock Instrumental & Vocal Tuition Manager

To contact me by email please click here

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see theHow to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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