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Piano Coach, HMDT Music

  •  London
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 9, 2026
  •  Gavin
  •  applications@hmdtmusic.org.uk
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Job Summary

HMDT Music seeks an experienced musician to teach piano for the 2026 - 2027 season of its Saturday Programme, based in Hackney, which enriches the lives of young people through high quality, exciting music education and opportunities.

Job Description

The Instrumental strand of the Programme offers students ages 5 upwards, an extensive curriculum including group and individual instrumental tuition, singing, musicianship, ensembles, as well as orchestra and choirs. Its staff are all experienced and dynamic musicians and tutors able to foster an appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres and opportunities.
The successful candidate will teach piano from beginners upwards in individual lessons. Instrumental lessons should incorporate general musicianship including some basic theory, historical context and improvisation skills and you should be able to teach using a range of teaching/musical styles. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress and working with the Senior Manager on student's Individual Learning Plans. You should have experience of working with children aged 5-16.
The role will involve working on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 (hours may vary) for 30 weeks for the 2026-27 Academic year from 19 September 2026 to 10 July 2027, and is renewable each academic year.

Fee: Approximately £5,400.00 per year, dependent upon hours (on a self-employed basis).

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How to Apply

Details on how to apply can be found on the link below.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK. If you feel you can excel in this role, please fill out our online application form outlining your suitability for the post, along with your CV and covering letter (which should be addressed to Tertia Sefton-Green, CEO), References and Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications is 10:00am Tuesday 9 June 2026
Online interviews will be held 11 or 12 June 2026
Shortlisted candidates may be required to do an audition with students of the Saturday Programme, on Saturday 13 or Saturday 20 June 2026.

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