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Teacher / Tutor
Instrumental Teachers (Freelance) - Drum, Guitar, Violin, Oboe and Saxophone
Teacher / Tutor
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Remote / WFH
Cambridge Music Therapy & Education Ltd Cambridge Freelance Cambridge Music Therapy & Education Ltd
Job Description
Cambridge Music Therapy & Education Ltd provides high-quality instrumental tuition and music therapy services across Cambridge.
We work with children, families, schools, SEN settings, and community venues, with a strong focus on inclusive, nurturing, and student-centred music education.
We are currently looking for freelance Drum and Guitar teachers to join our growing team.
Instrument Teachers (Freelance)
1. Guitar Teacher
Comfortable teaching beginners and young children.
Able to introduce basic chords, rhythm, notation, and good playing posture.
Experience teaching acoustic or classical guitar and supporting popular-song learning is preferred.
2. Drum Teacher
Experience teaching beginners and young children.
Confident introducing basic rhythm, coordination, drum technique, and musical notation.
Able to teach using acoustic or electronic drum kits and support ensemble playing.
3. Violin Teacher
Experience teaching beginners aged 4–6 preferred
Familiar with posture, bow hold, and early-years pedagogy
4. Oboe Teacher
Experience introducing woodwind instruments to beginners preferred
Confident explaining reeds, maintenance, and basic care
Orchestral / ensemble background highly valued
5. Saxophone Teacher
Experience introducing Saxophone instrument to young children
Confident explaining reeds, maintenance, and basic care
Orchestral / ensemble background highly valued
Key Responsibilities
Deliver individual and small-group instrumental lessons to children (typically aged 4–18)
Teach in a variety of settings, including: Students’ homes / Schools / Community venues and Our piano teaching room (when applicable)
Plan engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to each student’s needs
Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and the admin team
Prepare students for: - ABRSM / Trinity exams (where appropriate), Concerts, ensembles, and informal performances
Maintain a supportive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements
Instrumental standard equivalent to ABRSM Grade 8 or above in the relevant instrument
Strong musical foundation with good technical and expressive ability
Experience teaching children or young people
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Desirable Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred, as some lessons are at students’ homes or schools)
Experience teaching students with SEN (e.g. autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety, etc.)
Patient, flexible, and child-centred teaching approach
Interest in inclusive or community-based music education
How to Apply:
Please send:
A short introduction
Your CV
Your main teaching availability
Job Type: Freelance
Work Location: In person
We work with children, families, schools, SEN settings, and community venues, with a strong focus on inclusive, nurturing, and student-centred music education.
We are currently looking for freelance Drum and Guitar teachers to join our growing team.
Instrument Teachers (Freelance)
1. Guitar Teacher
Comfortable teaching beginners and young children.
Able to introduce basic chords, rhythm, notation, and good playing posture.
Experience teaching acoustic or classical guitar and supporting popular-song learning is preferred.
2. Drum Teacher
Experience teaching beginners and young children.
Confident introducing basic rhythm, coordination, drum technique, and musical notation.
Able to teach using acoustic or electronic drum kits and support ensemble playing.
3. Violin Teacher
Experience teaching beginners aged 4–6 preferred
Familiar with posture, bow hold, and early-years pedagogy
4. Oboe Teacher
Experience introducing woodwind instruments to beginners preferred
Confident explaining reeds, maintenance, and basic care
Orchestral / ensemble background highly valued
5. Saxophone Teacher
Experience introducing Saxophone instrument to young children
Confident explaining reeds, maintenance, and basic care
Orchestral / ensemble background highly valued
Key Responsibilities
Deliver individual and small-group instrumental lessons to children (typically aged 4–18)
Teach in a variety of settings, including: Students’ homes / Schools / Community venues and Our piano teaching room (when applicable)
Plan engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to each student’s needs
Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and the admin team
Prepare students for: - ABRSM / Trinity exams (where appropriate), Concerts, ensembles, and informal performances
Maintain a supportive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements
Instrumental standard equivalent to ABRSM Grade 8 or above in the relevant instrument
Strong musical foundation with good technical and expressive ability
Experience teaching children or young people
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Desirable Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred, as some lessons are at students’ homes or schools)
Experience teaching students with SEN (e.g. autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety, etc.)
Patient, flexible, and child-centred teaching approach
Interest in inclusive or community-based music education
How to Apply:
Please send:
A short introduction
Your CV
Your main teaching availability
Job Type: Freelance
Work Location: In person
