Music Teacher - Guitar

Music Teacher - Guitar

Surrey County Council - Recruitment Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Teaching
Contract: Permanent
South East

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Are you a talented and creative musician who wants to share their passion for playing an instrument and making music with children and young people across Surrey? Come and work for Surrey Arts, Surrey's leading provider of youth music lessons, ensembles and instrument hire.

Job Description

The hourly salary for this role is £29.86 per hour, inclusive of 15.5% holiday pay (hourly rate is anticipated to increase following confirmation of the 26-27 financial year inflationary pay award). This equates to an annual salary of £9,853 per annum based on working 10 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (330 hours per year). Salary will vary depending on the actual number of hours worked.

We currently have a vacancy for a permanent, salaried peripatetic guitar teacher, teaching individual, group and whole classes (including ukulele whole class) and working both during school hours and after school hours on 1 or 2 weekdays and / or Saturday morning.
East Surrey 10hrs (Reigate)

Job Requirements

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following:

Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience.
Passionate about the importance of music with a genuine desire to help all students express themselves musically.
Ability to teach a range of students, adapting teaching style and genre of music to deliver engaging lessons that offer challenge and independence appropriate to age and ability.
Knowledge of and willingness to learn music exam specifications and how to prepare students for exams (as appropriate).
ICT literate: ability to use email and web-based platforms.
Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to ensuring the welfare of students.
Commitment to continuing professional development and strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
A flexible approach to working due to changes in teaching schedules and ability to travel around the county.

Job Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for guitar teachers to join our talented team of experienced and committed teaching staff. Across 33 weeks of the academic year, you will deliver high quality and inspiring music education to students at various schools and venues around the county.

You will join a team dedicated to "changing lives through world class arts". Surrey Arts is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation that places young people at the centre of our work. We are committed to developing Surrey Arts as a genuinely inclusive organisation, and one that meets the needs of the whole diverse community of Surrey.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Music Teacher - Guitar
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Music Teacher - Guitar

Job: Music Teacher - Guitar

Organisation: Surrey County Council - Recruitment

Postcode: RH2 8EF

How to Apply

As part of your application for this role you will be required to provide your full work history and confirm any qualifications you hold.

Application Questions

To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:

How does your knowledge, skills and experience demonstrate that you are a competent/proficient musician? 
Please describe your approach to planning and delivering paired and small group music lessons.
How do you/would you ensure that all children and young people you work with are engaged and reach their full potential?
Please give a specific anonymised example of how you have built positive relationships with students.

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