Work With Us

Work With Us

Sutton Music Trust is a subsidiary charity owned by Cognus Limited. Serving the London Borough of Sutton for over 50 years, we aim to help every young person in the borough to make, be inspired by, and celebrate the music they love.

As the lead partner in the Sutton Music Education Hub, this vision is central to everything we do. Everyone working with us plays a vital part in demonstrating the power and benefits of outstanding music education.

Sutton Music Trust is committed to delivering high-quality music education to the schools, children, and young people in the London Borough of Sutton. We are keen to find inspiring individuals to join our team.

In addition to the positions listed below, Sutton Music Trust is always interested in expanding its pool of Music Tutors. If you would like to work with us, please complete an application form – we would love to meet you!

Apply today!

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Vacancies

  • All tutor positions below have the potential for the hours to increase in response to demand.
  • Please ensure that your written statement gives evidence and examples of your teaching experience and how you meet the person specification.
  • Apply only using the Cognus Application form. CVs will not be accepted.

RoleRole ProfileCurrent/Known VacanciesHourly RateLink to Apply
Brass TutorsMusic Tutor Role ProfileMixture of individual, paired, group lessons and Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET).Self Employed, £33.50/hr for all teaching.APPLY HERE
String TutorsMusic Tutor Role ProfileMixture of individual, paired, group lessons and Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET).Self Employed, £33.50/hr for all teaching.APPLY HERE
Piano TutorsMusic Tutor Role ProfileMixture of individual, paired, and group lessons in Sutton schools.Self Employed, £33.50/hr for all teaching.APPLY HERE
Guitar & Ukulele TutorsMusic Tutor Role ProfileMixture of individual, paired, group lessons and Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET).Self Employed, £33.50/hr for all teaching.APPLY HERE
Vocal TutorsMusic Tutor Role ProfileMixture of individual, paired, group lessons and workshop & choir leading.Self Employed, £33.50/hr for all teaching.APPLY HERE
Early Years Music TutorsMusic Tutor Role ProfileSelf Employed, £33.50/hr for all teaching.APPLY HERE

Apply today!

Click to see the Job Specification.

If you would like to apply for any of our vacancies, or if you would like to register your interest with us, please complete the Cognus Application Form to recruitment@cognus.org.uk (Cc suttonmusictrust@cognus.org.uk)

Training & Support

We are committed to supporting the development and skillset of our tutors, and support and training are available for tutors interested in Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) delivery but have limited or no experience. This training would apply to your main instrument and WCET Ukulele. Support includes peer observations, team teaching, behaviour management training and additional observations by Senior Leadership.

There is potential to grow hours upon successful completion of training.

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