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!
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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.
| Role | Role Profile | Current/Known Vacancies | Hourly Rate | Link to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Support Officer (x2) | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Business-Support-Officer-Sutton-Music-Trust-25-April-2024.docx | Full time: 37 Hours per Week (2 vacancies) | Cognus Band 1B £26,782.19 (1 FTE) | APPLY HERE |
| Woodwind Tutors (clarinet, flute & saxophone) | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230721-Music-Tutor-Role-Profile-.pdf | Approximately 10 hours per week (individual and group lessons, Whole Class Ensemble Teaching, and Ensemble Coaching) | £27.75 – £30.30/hr PLUS Holiday Pay & pension options Or, Self Employed. | APPLY HERE |
| Piano Tutor | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230721-Music-Tutor-Role-Profile-.pdf | Approximately 15 hours per week (individual and group lessons, Whole Class Ensemble Teaching, and Ensemble Coaching) | £27.75 – £30.30/hr PLUS Holiday Pay & pension options Or, Self Employed. | APPLY HERE |
| Djembe Tutors | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230721-Music-Tutor-Role-Profile-.pdf | Approximately 3 hours per week of Whole Class Ensemble Teaching. | £30.30/hr PLUS Holiday Pay & pension options Or, Self Employed. | APPLY HERE |
| Ukulele Tutor | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230721-Music-Tutor-Role-Profile-.pdf | Approximately 8 hours per week of Whole Class Ensemble Teaching. | £30.30/hr PLUS Holiday Pay & pension options Or, Self Employed. | APPLY HERE |
| Music Nurture Group Leader | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230721-Music-Tutor-Role-Profile-.pdf | Approximately 2 hours per week of Whole Class Ensemble Teaching. | £30.30/hr PLUS Holiday Pay & pension options Or, Self Employed. | APPLY HERE |
| String Tutor | https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230721-Music-Tutor-Role-Profile-.pdf | Approximately 4 hours per week of Whole Class Ensemble Teaching. | £30.30/hr PLUS Holiday Pay & pension options Or, Self Employed. | APPLY HERE |
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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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)
