Instrumental and Music Club Teachers

Pelican Music was started with one vision - to create a music school where children with a passion could study music seriously, learning from London's brightest playing and teaching talent. We are looking for both Instrumental and Club Teachers to join our East London Location.

Pelican Music

London

Self-Employed

September 2026

4th September 2026 at 00:00

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic music educators to join Pelican Music at our new teaching premises in N16. We have multiple teaching programmes available and are looking for teachers who can deliver any of the programmes below:

• 1:1 Instrumental Tuition: For students predominantly aged between 4-16 years, open to teachers of all instruments. Weekend work available.
• EYFS Music Classes: Delivering our specially designed curriculum for Musical Hatchlings (9-24 months), Musical Discoverers (2-4 years) and Musical Explorers (4-6 years).
• Small Groups: Focused music sessions on theory, aural skills and/or songwriting for groups of up to 6 children at a time.

In order to be considered for a teaching position, you must meet all of the following criteria.

• Have or be studying towards a degree in music, or hold DipABRSM or similar in teaching
• Grade 8 or equivalent standard on your first instrument
• Competency in music theory, improvisation and sight reading
• At least 6 months' experience in teaching children
• A clean criminal record and a current enhanced DBS check (formerly known as the CRB check)
• A proficiency with keyboard skills is also seen as a positive

Pelican Music is a not-for-profit private music service in London bringing high quality music tuition to children and adults across the city. We work in state schools across London as well as extensive after school programmes in West and East London.

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