School Music Tutor

Job Description
Small Group and 1:1 Music Tutor – Freelance | £27/hr | KT9 (Chessington)

Are you passionate about inspiring young musicians? Do you have the energy and creativity to lead engaging, fun music sessions for children and young adults ages 9-19? Do you have SEN experience? Sing Education is looking for a dynamic and experienced freelance music tutor to lead weekly tuition lessons in piano, guitar and singing in the Chessington area.

• Hours
  : 1 day per week, 30 min lessons throughout the day
• Pay
  : £22-27 per hour (freelance) depending on experience
• Location
  :
  Chessington KT9 area
• Start date
  :
  February 2026

• Instruments:
  Guitar, Keyboard/Piano, Ukulele, Singing
• Lesson format: 30-minute lessons during the school day
• Delivery: 1:1 and small group lessons (up to 5 pupils)

• Music degree (or music-related degree)
• A confident and inspiring music leader with experience working with primary-aged children
• SEN experience
• Strong musical skills in singing, keyboard and guitar
• Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering high-quality music education
• Full vetting and DBS check to be carried out

Qualifications:

University graduate with a degree in music or a related field. Skills and Knowledge:
Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies;
Excellent command of spoken and written English;
Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons;
Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use;
Understanding of the National Curriculum for music;
Proficient with ICT and able to use online systems such as G Suite.

Experience:

Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction;
Previous work with children or young people in a teaching or leadership role.

Personal Attributes:
Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils;
Strong classroom management and disciplinary skills;
Ability to collaborate effectively with both Sing Education and school teams;
Maintains appropriate confidentiality;
Possesses a sense of humour and can generate enthusiasm for music;
Highly organised with excellent communication skills;
Commitment to personal and professional development.