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Instrumental Teacher – Drum Kit/Djembe

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Part Time

Salary: £22,727 to £29,184.00 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time)

Benefits: Pension, life assurance, retail discounts, health cash plans, EAP, paid travel time as a peripatetic teacher, ongoing Continuing Professional Development opportunities and more.

Services For Education is a growing children’s charity in Birmingham. We use the power of learning and music to improve outcomes for children, young people and communities. Our diverse charitable projects support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, children in care, children and adults with additional needs (including mld, sld, pmld, asd) and adults who are at risk of isolation and loneliness. By joining our team, you would be helping to change the lives of so many people in Birmingham.

OVERVIEW

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate percussionist to inspire the next generation of young musicians across Birmingham. As a Drum Kit/Djembe Teacher with Services For Education, you’ll play a key role in bringing music to life in schools, helping pupils discover rhythm, creativity and confidence through high‑quality percussion teaching.

You’ll work in a variety of school settings, delivering exciting and engaging lessons on both Drum Kit and Djembe. No two days are the same – one day you might be leading a lively whole‑class workshop, the next you could be supporting a small group or preparing an individual pupil for a performance. You’ll have the freedom to bring your musical personality and ideas into the classroom, designing lessons that spark curiosity, encourage participation and help students make real, noticeable progress.

Your work will go beyond teaching technique: you’ll be building pupils’ self‑belief, teamwork skills and love for music. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to wider musical activities through SFE, including concerts, ensemble rehearsals and city‑wide performance events. As part of a supportive and creative Music Service team, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who share your passion and commitment to high‑quality, inclusive music education.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working with children and young people, and is excited by the idea of making a positive difference through music every single day.

Experience and Skills

We welcome applications from musicians with experience in the following areas:

  • Small group and 1:1 instrumental teaching
  • Whole‑class instrumental teaching
  • Ensemble direction
  • Working with children with additional needs

Alongside these, you should be:

  • An experienced and confident Drum Kit and Djembe player
  • Skilled at adapting teaching approaches to different learners
  • A clear and positive communicator
  • Organised, reliable and able to manage your own timetable
  • Willing to travel between school sites in Birmingham

1. Instrumental-Vocal Teachers JD&PS v2.0 Aug23.pdf

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Our Benefits

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Retail & Leisure Discounts
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Pension Scheme
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Dining Out Discounts
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Health Cash Plan
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Cycle To Work Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme

What do our people say about working for SFE?

Music Youth Proms

Here for the community

"I feel immensely proud to be part of an organisation that makes such a meaningful impact on the Birmingham community"

Pursue your passions

"We are all united by passion that comes from music and learning"
Birmingham Inclusive Choir

Extraordinary and meaningful work

"I want children to be able to achieve their dreams and bring music to life for them"
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important information for applicants

Services For Education is committed to highest standards in safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants involved in regulated activity will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. Everyone in Services For Education is alert to safeguarding issues and has a shared responsibility that is integral throughout our policies and practice.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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We are committed to the principle of diversity and equality of opportunity in employment.

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Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, we are required to check that anyone taking up employment with us has the legal right to work in the UK.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide documentary proof of this during the interview process and we will be required to take a copy of the successful candidates’ documents before they commence working with us.

Please note, if you are a non-EU citizen you will need to hold the relevant visa giving you the right to work in the UK, to be evidenced via an Immigration Status share code. We are unable to sponsor non-EU citizens looking to come to the UK for work.

For more information please visit the UK Border Agency website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

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