Guitar Tutor

Deansfield Primary School, London, SE9 1XP

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35.00 - £35.00 Hourly

Guitar Tutor job summary

This role is based at Deansfield Primary School.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed guitar teacher. Music is an essential part of our curriculum and school ethos. All children receive weekly class music lessons with our experienced Music Lead. In addition to this provision, all children in Years 1 to 6 can choose to learn an instrument with our visiting music tutors. Currently we offer tuition in piano, violin, cello, guitar, flute and drum-kit. The school has a very strong reputation for its singing: we have several choirs, and there is a long history of children performing at prestigious events and venues.

In this role you will:

• Lead, develop and deliver an engaging and inclusive guitar programme for pupils in Years 2-6, including classical, electric and acoustic guitar.
• Have a positive impact on pupils’ musical achievement, confidence and participation in music-making
• Work collaboratively with pupils, parents, school staff and the Music Lead to support high-quality musical outcomes.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.

Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.

Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

We are looking for a vibrant, caring and dedicated guitar teacher who will be able to inspire and motivate a wide range of pupils. In particular, we are seeking someone who can nurture and encourage both highly motivated pupils and those who find practising at home a challenge. The successful candidate will have experience and enthusiasm for teaching classical, electric and acoustic guitar, enabling pupils to explore a broad range of musical styles and genres.

The work of our music tutors is fully integrated into the wider music curriculum. Children will come to our tutors already familiar with music notation and a basic understanding of the instrument they have chosen. We very much promote a supportive partnership with our music tutors.

The number of teaching hours will vary from year to year. It is expected that from September 2026 there will initially be 4 - 5 hours per week, with scope for this to increase to a full day and beyond as the guitar programme grows.

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

• Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice

• Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools

• Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

• You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system

Our offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Access to a structured programme of professional development

• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes

• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Visits are welcomed. Please contact lmiller@compassps.uk to arrange this or for any further information.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 21st June 2026

You can view our guidance for applicants and other information in the Recruitment Information Pack.

Deansfield Primary is committed to safeguarding children; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and adults feel respected and valued. We maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned and promote a culture of openness where children and adults are able to talk and are listened to.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Deansfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deansfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deansfield-primary-school

Deansfield Primary School is a values based learning community, committed to the education of the whole child. We are always seeking new and creative ways of engaging children in learning experiences that motivate and entice them to deepen their understanding and develop a life long love of learning. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum with music playing a very special role in the life of everyone at the school. We strive to achieve high academic standards for all children and believe this is best achieved through teaching that is engaging, innovative and personalised to children’s needs.

We are part of the Compass Partnership of Schools, a charitable trust of 11 schools that work as one to achieve the very best for all children and all communities.

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