Hi folks,

I’m just sharing this job ad I’ve put out. If you know anyone who is interested, please do pass along!

Opportunity: Part-Time Music Teacher

Location: At home or a dedicated music studio (TBC)

Hours: Part-time

Contract: Self-employed

This role is offered on a self-employed basis and represents an opportunity for ongoing collaboration with Pianism, rather than a guaranteed contract of employment.

Teaching work is offered subject to availability and suitability, with the aim of building a positive, long-term working relationship.

I’m principally looking for piano and guitar teachers, but I am open to other possibilities such as violin, singing, harp, etc.

My long term goal is to eventually collaborate with more music teachers with a view to setting up a local co-operative that exists outside the schools network but provides a much better service than the many mixed reviews and complaints I’ve been told about businesses such as RockSteady, Totally Rad, etc.

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The Role

I’ve been teaching music privately since moving to Hastings for 2-3 years and have built up a strong reputation and a substantial waiting list. I’m now looking for an enthusiastic, philosophically-aligned, and committed music teacher to deliver lessons under the umbrella of the wider business.

You will teach mostly individual lessons, working with students ranging from completely beginners (7+) to more experienced musicians, and help inspire with engaging and thoughtful teaching.

To understand the ethos behind this role, please read my Teaching Philosophy and Core Principles:

https://www.pianism.co.uk/philosophy

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Responsibilities

+ Deliver 1-2-1 music lessons that develop musical understanding, creativity, and technical skill.

+ Create lessons that are not only educational, but also relaxed, enjoyable, and restorative: a genuine respite from everyday stresses.

+ Work collaboratively with me to help facilitate occasional group workshops, primarily aimed at younger students.

+ Adapt teaching approaches to suit a wide range of ages, abilities, learning styles, and musical interests.

+ Inspire and motivate students, fostering confidence, independence, and curiosity.

+ Maintain clear, professional, and friendly communication with students and parents.

+ Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and ensure the welfare of all students.

+ Bring an empathetic, respectful, and humanistic attitude to teaching and life more broadly.

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About You

+ An excellent pianist/guitarist/etc. with strong musicianship and a deep understanding of your instrument and repertoire.

+ Teaching experience is essential, though it does not need to be extensive.

+ A recognised music diploma or degree is desirable but not essential — musical insight, empathy, and integrity matter far more.

+ Passionate about people first, then music education, and genuinely invested in students’ musical development.

+ Comfortable teaching across a wide range of genres, well beyond narrow stylistic boundaries.

+ Confident using email, SMS, and web-based platforms.

+ Strong general literacy, with the ability to write clear lesson notes or plans when needed.

+ Reliable, organised, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching.

+ DBS checked (or willing to obtain one).

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What I Can Offer

While retaining some of the freedom of solo teaching, teachers working in collaboration means you’ll benefit from:

+ A ready waiting list of students to teach on an immediate basis.

+ Access to a large library of sheet music and digital teaching resources, including subscriptions to professional music societies and streaming services.

+ A single, dedicated, furnished teaching space — no commuting between multiple homes or schools.

+ Collaboration with an established music education business with a strong reputation, clear values, and effective word-of-mouth and marketing.

+ A flexible, part-time schedule, run largely on your terms, with significant autonomy over teaching approach and repertoire.

+ Access to a studio management platform, with a built-up database, CRM, digital resources, auto-invoicing, and much else.

+ The chance to closely share ideas, support and advice with another like-minded music teacher.

+ Further mentoring/training for less experienced teachers.

If you are interested and would like to connect further, please email me at [email protected] with an expression of interest and a brief outline of your experience and interests.

Please note: if you simply need the money or additional work, and don't genuinely care about teaching, this role will not be a good fit.

Thanks all!

Will