The planned workload is 6 hours, between 9.30am and 5pm, including 5h30 of 1-to-1 lessons and teaching on our Prelude programme (30-minute instrument discovery small group lesson). Please note the hours may still increase as registrations are ongoing. Requirements: London Youth Conservatoire is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic classical guitar teacher from Saturday 5 September 2026 onwards. The planned workload is 6 hours of 1-1 lessons, between 9.30am and 5pm, although the hours may still increase as registrations are ongoing. Days: Employment type: Service fee: Location: Dates Recruitment Process:Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
A relevant music degree, ideally gained at a music conservatoire (or similar)
A passion for pedagogy, with an ability to inspire and motivate the students
Experience of teaching children age 5+ and adults alike
Ability to teach classical guitar from beginner to diploma level
Strong track record in preparing students for grade exams (ABRSM/Trinity)
Good professional performing experience
Energetic, punctual, organised, and able to work as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in the Kodaly approach, or willingness to learn in order to incorporate some elements in your teaching
Relevant safeguarding trainingJob Responsibilities
Saturdays, during term time only, until 3rd July 2027. Term dates available on our website.
Self-employed position (34 weeks service contract, renewable).
Please note before applying: continuity of teaching at the school is valued and candidates should ideally be available every Saturday during term-time (please refer to dates on our website).
Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record check) is compulsory.
The rate for 1-1 lessons is £42.25/hour
The rate for Prelude lessons is £43.25/hour
London Youth Conservatoire at Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green, Fulham SW6 4UNHow to Apply
Application deadline: Sunday 16 August 2026, midnight
Interview if selected Wednesday 26 August 2026, daytime (online)
Start date: Saturday 5 September 2026