Job Introduction The hourly salary for this role is £30.84 per hour , inclusive of 15.5% holiday pay . This equates to an annual salary of £6,106 per annum based on working 6 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (198 hours per year) . Salary will vary depending on the actual number of hours worked. Are you a talented and creative M usic Technology practitioner who wants to share their passion for music production, recording, composition and digital creativity with children and young people across Surrey? Come and work for Surrey Arts , Surrey’s leading provider of music education, ensembles and creative music-making opportunities. We currently have a vacancy for a permanent, salaried peripatetic Music Technology / Music Production Teacher working both during and after school hours on weekdays. The role will involve delivering engaging music technology lessons to individuals and small groups across schools and Surrey Arts centres in the Dorking, Staines-upon-Thames and Guildford areas. Our Offer to You Annual salary paid in 12 monthly instalments meaning pay is received during the school holidays Join the Teachers' Pension Scheme, whereby Surrey County Council contribute 28.68% of your salary into your pension Comprehensive sick pay: 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay in a rolling 12-month period Professional development through specialised training in diverse teaching methodologies, instrument-specific masterclasses, and pedagogical workshops Opportunity to contribute to Surrey Arts' youth music programs and participate in events Potential to develop specialised teaching areas such as early years music education, contemporary music, or inclusive music-making for students with additional needs An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are looking for an individual with experience of teaching music production and technology using industry-standard software and equipment. Applicants should be confident teaching areas such as digital audio workstation (DAW) skills, recording techniques, beat-making, composition, song writing, sequencing and creative music production. Advanced knowledge of platforms such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live or similar would be essential. If you have the ability to teach an additional musical instrument or support wider Surrey Arts projects and ensembles, please indicate this on your application. This is an exciting opportunity 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. The advertised salary is based on delivering one-to-one and small group music tuition. If you are able to offer other instruments, there would also be the opportunity to deliver whole class teaching or be an ensemble conductor or assistant conductor (subject to a post being available). These activities attract a higher hourly rate of pay, and the annual salary will be increased in accordance with Surrey Arts Teacher Pay Scales. The hours advertised may be subject to change due to small fluctuations in demand. After the first four months of employment, the annual salary will be adjusted accordingly to reflect actual hours worked. As part of your application for this role you will be required to provide your full work history and confirm any qualifications you hold. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Recognised music diploma/degree or equivalent professional experience Recent experience teaching children and young people in UK schools, youth settings or community environments including children and young people with additional needs or barriers to learning 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 Teaching takes place during the school day, after school and at the weekend, at various schools and music centres in Surrey. You will therefore need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's Barred List checks will be required for this role. This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 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. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 26th July 2026. Interviews will take place shortly afterwards. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion about the role, please email your contact details to sastaff@surreycc.gov.uk so a member of the team can get in touch with you. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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