London Borough of Tower Hamlets
THAMES Tutor
THAMES Tutor at London Borough of Tower Hamlets, based in London. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Tutor
- DBS check
Reference https://www.jobs.towerhamlets.gov.uk/apply/vacancies/601/thames-tutor.html
About the role
- External Advertising Start Date: - 02 Nov 2026
- Directorate - Children’s Services
- Location - Community
- Contract Type - Casual
- Pay, Benefits and Supplements: - £27.36-£38.36 per hour (including holiday pay)
- About The Role - The Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service (THAMES) is seeking to appoint experienced oboe(also able to teach recorder), djembe, contemporary band and choir tutors to teach in schools and Music Centres.
Oboe (+recorder) and djembe tutor candidates must have some experience of leading whole class and small group tuition.
Contemporary band tutor candidates must have experience in teaching guitar and/or drum kit in a band setting and be available to work on Saturdays.
Choir tutor candidates must have experience in leading choir sessions, including the ability to accompany on piano, and be available to work on Monday evenings.
Key Responsibilities
Your key task will be to teach music to pupils in individual/small group lessons, and/or whole classes, in line with THAMES policies and the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to schools in Tower Hamlets or at Music Centres.
Requirements
Candidates should have:
a) Successful instrumental teaching experience in a music service or school, delivering small group, whole class, or classroom curriculum music lessons
b) Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
c) Evidence of significant practical music-making at a high-level of performancePlease see Job Description for full details. Applications should directly address the requirements outlined within the Person Specification.
The postholder will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and then every three years thereafter.
Interview Date
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Additional Information
Being placed on the Panel of Music Tutors is not a guarantee of work but ensures that THAMES can select tutors for teaching who are set-up by Human Resources and Payroll and cleared to teach. Posts are part time, term time only and in various schools in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Reference: https://www.jobs.towerhamlets.gov.uk/apply/vacancies/601/thames-tutor.html · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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