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Instrumental Teacher – Keyboard/Piano

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Part Time – Permanent

Salary: £23,636.76 to £30,351.38 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time)

Closing Date: Friday 9th of October 2026

Benefits: Pension, life assurance, retail discounts, health cash plans, EAP, paid travel time (if this is a peripatetic teaching role), 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

We are looking for an inspiring Keyboard/Piano teacher to join our thriving team of music educators within our North Birmingham Music School. This role involves delivering high-quality instrumental tuition during evening sessions, helping people of all ages develop their musical skills, confidence and enjoyment of music.

As an Instrumental Teacher Keyboard/Piano, you will:

Deliver engaging and inspiring keyboard and piano lessons
Teach students across a range of ages, abilities and musical styles.
Support learners in achieving their musical goals, whether for enjoyment, performance opportunities or graded examinations.
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages musical progression.
Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
Work as part of a professional team committed to delivering exceptional music education.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an accomplished pianist and/or keyboard player with strong teaching skills.
Has experience teaching people of all ages, either individually or in groups.
Holds relevant musical qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
Can motivate and inspire students of all ages and abilities.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is reliable, organised and able to work independently.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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

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Our Benefits

Retail & Leisure Discounts

Pension Scheme

Dining Out Discounts

Health Cash Plan

Cycle To Work Scheme

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Employee Assistance Programme

What do our people say about working for SFE?

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"

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.

To find out what personal data we, Services For Education, hold about you and how we collect and use it during and after the recruitment process please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

We are committed to the principle of diversity and equality of opportunity in employment. View our latest Gender Pay Gap Report and Gender Pay Gap Action Plan to see how we monitor and support equal pay across our organisation.

From 6 April 2017, employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff are required by law to publish their gender pay gap information, covering pay and bonuses. View our Gender Pay Reports by clicking on the links below:

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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