Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Cheam

Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Cheam

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Greater London

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Salary: £30,000 per annum with the potential to progress to £35,000 per annum

Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annum based on performance & company performance. OTE earnings for year 1: £31,500

Start date: September 2026

Job Type: Full Time, permanent role

Experience: No teaching experience required - full training, support and development provided.

Transport: UK/EU Driving Licence and own transport essential.

Holiday: 11+ weeks paid holiday a year

Location: Teach across multiple schools in a regional area each week; the approximate centre point of this region is where this role is advertised.

Fuel: Fuel contributions in addition to salary

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of primary-age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Give children their first opportunity to learn an instrument - you'll teach drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, supported by central teams.
• Be a rock and pop star role model, empowering and supporting children to deliver live performances at end of term concerts.
• Help children develop self belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing in a band.
• Represent Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Prepare for highly active days and spend time on the road driving between schools; load/unload equipment, set up and pack away at each location.

Qualifications

• Competent on at least two of the following instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Enthusiastic to learn how to teach band lessons and complete extensive training before starting timetable.
• Resilient to work in a role with great moments and great challenges in the same day.
• Confident to be yourself at work and communicate equally well with children, teachers and parents.
• Integrity to promote the safety and well being of children and young people.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• UK/EU driving licence and personal vehicle required to transport equipment and travel between schools.

Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position.
• Monday - Friday, daytime only.
• 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
• Fuel contribution - 45p per business mile.
• Annual staff bonus - £1,500 per annum.
• Long service award - an additional 4 weeks' pay after 5 years.
• Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on everyday purchases and free 24/7 GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Celebratory staff away days, Christmas parties and social events.
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation, reaching children and young people in charities and support groups across the UK.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. You can find out more about our policy on recruitment of ex offenders.

It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for this regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.

Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.