Casual Music Tutor

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: UNQ Teachers pay range point 3 £21.90 per hour to point 6 £27.87 per hour

Hours Per Week: Casual

Base Location: Birch Lane Centre, Dukinfield, SK16 5AU

Assessment Date: w/c 28^th September 2026

The Role

We are currently recruiting to our Casual Music Tutor Pool and are seeking enthusiastic, skilled and inspirational musicians to deliver high-quality music education to children and young people across Tameside and Greater Manchester.

We welcome applications from musicians of all backgrounds and specialisms. Opportunities are available to work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes across both primary and secondary settings.

Our provision includes regular weekly tuition as well as ad hoc projects, delivered within mainstream and special schools and at our dedicated music centre.

Tameside Music Service is an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation committed to ensuring that all young people have access to high-quality, relevant and engaging musical opportunities.

Working throughout Tameside and the wider Greater Manchester region, we are proud to be part of the Greater Manchester Music Hub and collaborate with a range of leading arts and education organisations, including:

• Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
• MMU
• The Halle
• The BBC Philharmonic
• ENO
• Chetham’s
• Brighter Sound
• And many other regional and national partners

Together, we strive to create equitable musical opportunities that inspire creativity, develop skills and support lifelong engagement with music.

Whether you are an experienced music educator or an emerging practitioner with relevant skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Join us in making a difference through music and helping young people realise their musical potential.

About You

• You are passionate about inspiring young people through music
• You will have strong instrumental, vocal or music technology skills
• You have extensive knowledge of different repertoire/specific skills/pedagogies for your specialism
• You can deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
• You are able to work effectively with children and young people from diverse backgrounds
• You will share our commitment to equality, inclusion and musical excellence
• You have the ability to monitor, respond and plan for progress

• Driving licence and your own transport is preferred

If successful after interview we will conduct an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check alongside

About Us

Hear from Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services

“When I first joined the council at the beginning of 2025 I was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of my colleagues.

“The reason why I came to Tameside was because I knew we could do fantastic things for our families here.

“Whilst we’re currently a children’s service on a significant improvement journey, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together, and this is already making a difference for our children.

“I know from the feedback from our Commissioner, Ofsted and our Strategic Improvement Partner, that families are seeing and feeling the impact of the thoughtful and compassionate support delivered by our workforce.

“We know that if we keep children at the centre of our thinking and our actions, we will create meaningful change for them that lasts.

“We are also growing and investing in our future. We have a range of specialist services for children, giving social workers quick access to expert help that makes complex decisions easier and supports better outcomes. Our Social Work Academy is led by people who bring passion to learning. We are strengthening our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have invested in innovation and improvement so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.

“Together, we are creating a proud, inclusive, and safe environment where great practice can truly flourish. And I feel incredibly privileged to lead this journey alongside such dedicated colleagues.

“Be a part of something great, be a part of our improvement journey and join us at Team Tameside.”

At the heart of this role is our Heart of Support Practice Approach, underpinned by the 5 C’s Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration, Conversation and Courage. These values are the golden thread in how we work with children, families and each other. You will champion the Heart of Support and play a pivotal role in embedding systemic practice across the service.

We are committed to safeguarding and championing the welfare of children, young people, and families. Protecting and empowering our communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we expect every member of our team to share that commitment and help us make a meaningful difference.

This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Chris Jolly on 0161 342 3192 or Christopher.jolly@tameside.gov.uk