Classical Guitar Teacher
London Youth Conservatoire Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The planned workload is 6 hours, between 9.30am and 5pm, including 5h30 of 1-to-1 lessons and teaching on our Prelude programme (30-minute instrument discovery small group lesson). Please note the hours may still increase as registrations are ongoing.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
A relevant music degree, ideally gained at a music conservatoire (or similar)
A passion for pedagogy, with an ability to inspire and motivate the students
Experience of teaching children age 5+ and adults alike
Ability to teach classical guitar from beginner to diploma level
Strong track record in preparing students for grade exams (ABRSM/Trinity)
Good professional performing experience
Energetic, punctual, organised, and able to work as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in the Kodaly approach, or willingness to learn in order to incorporate some elements in your teaching
Relevant safeguarding training
Job Responsibilities
London Youth Conservatoire is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic classical guitar teacher from Saturday 5 September 2026 onwards. The planned workload is 6 hours of 1-1 lessons, between 9.30am and 5pm, although the hours may still increase as registrations are ongoing.
Days:
Saturdays, during term time only, until 3rd July 2027. Term dates available on our website.
Employment type:
Self-employed position (34 weeks service contract, renewable).
Please note before applying: continuity of teaching at the school is valued and candidates should ideally be available every Saturday during term-time (please refer to dates on our website).
Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record check) is compulsory.
Service fee:
The rate for 1-1 lessons is £42.25/hour
The rate for Prelude lessons is £43.25/hour
Location:
London Youth Conservatoire at Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green, Fulham SW6 4UN
Job Overview
- Job Title: Classical Guitar Teacher
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Classical Guitar Teacher
Job: Classical Guitar Teacher
Organisation: London Youth Conservatoire
Postcode: SW6 4UN
How to Apply
Dates Recruitment Process:
Application deadline: Sunday 16 August 2026, midnight
Interview if selected Wednesday 26 August 2026, daytime (online)
Start date: Saturday 5 September 2026
- Contact name: Audrey Milheres
- Contact email: [email protected]
About London Youth Conservatoire
London Youth Conservatoire is one of the largest and most successful non-selective music schools in London with over 400 students and 36 teachers. The School offers a comprehensive music education from beginner to Grade 8 and beyond with individual instrumental lessons; musicianship and theory classes; and several
orchestras, ensembles, jazz groups and choirs. We welcome students aged 4 to 18 and adults.