Employed Drum Tutor Position

Permanent Employed Drum Tutor Required

Are you an inspiring and committed drum tutor looking for more stability than self-employed teaching can offer? Join our team at JDT Music Academy and enjoy the security of a permanent employed role with guaranteed hours, paid holiday, and pension contributions — while doing what you love: teaching music.

Why Join Us?

Unlike freelance work, this is an employed position that offers:

• A permanent contract with guaranteed weekly teaching hours
• Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Option to join our workplace pension scheme
• Travel costs covered for off-site teaching
• We take care of student bookings, timetabling, invoicing, and overheads — so you can focus purely on teaching
• Opportunities for professional growth with the possibility of moving from part-time to full-time in the future
• A supportive, creative team environment with regular opportunities to collaborate

About the Role

You'll deliver inspiring drum tuition to students aged 4 and upwards, from complete beginners to advanced players. Lessons cover graded exam preparation, general musicianship, and learning for fun. Teaching is mainly based at our Dereham academy, with potential opportunities to work in schools and community venues across the county.

Experience teaching students with SEND would be beneficial.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK and able to provide two forms of photographic ID
• Two professional references
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check
• Playing & teaching level equivalent to Grade 8 Rockschool / Trinity College standard (official certification preferred)
• Relevant teaching qualifications or evidence of professional experience (preferred)
• Proven teaching experience preferred

Please note: Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be considered for this position.

Attitudes, Values & Behaviours

At JDT Music Academy, we place as much importance on the person as we do on their skills. In line with our safeguarding responsibilities, all applicants must demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring students of all abilities
• Respect, empathy, and patience towards learners of all ages and backgrounds
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
• Professionalism, reliability, and integrity in all aspects of the role
• A collaborative approach, working positively within a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Alignment with our ethos: Be Inspired. Be Heard. Be You.

Our Ethos

Be Inspired. Be Heard. Be You.

At JDT Music Academy, our mission is to empower people from all walks of life to explore music and the creative & digital arts in a space that is safe, inclusive, and deeply inspiring.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check, verification of ID, and suitable references will be required prior to appointment.

Application Process

• Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your musical background, teaching experience, and suitability for the role.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an initial online interview with our two directors.
• Successful candidates will then be invited to our studio for a practical assessment and the opportunity to ask any further questions.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter as outlined above.

Application Deadline: Friday 19th September 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own car?
• Have you taken any Drum grades? If so, what level and when?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• DBS Certificate (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person