Work With Us
Sutton Music Trust is a subsidiary charity of 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 a partner in Southwest London Music Ltd, 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.
As part of Sutton Music Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all roles are subject to comprehensive checks. This includes an online presence check, in line with guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education.
If you are a passionate and dedicated music educator, we want to hear from you! Please send:
- An up-to-date CV
- A completed cover letter template (available below), outlining your suitability for the role.
Successful applicants will be contacted and invited to interview.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to each application.
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Vacancies
| Role | Info Pack | Current/Known Vacancies | Hourly Rate | Link to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Trust Steward | Click here to download the SMT Steward Job Description | Stewards required for Ensembles, Music Academy, and Concerts & Events | London Living Wage, £14.80/hr for all stewarding. | Click here to complete the Cover Letter template |
| Guitar & Ukulele Tutors | Click here to download the SMT Tutor Info Pack | Music Academy, Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (Saturdays), 09.00-13.10 WCET Ukulele (Stanley Park Junior School), Thursdays 09.00-11.00 | Self Employed, £36.59/hr for all teaching. | Click here to complete the Cover Letter template |
| Vocal Tutor | Click here to download the SMT Tutor Info Pack | Music Academy, Cantium House (Thursdays) 17.00-19.30 | Self Employed, £36.59/hr for all teaching. | Click here to complete the Cover Letter template |
| Guitar Tutor (Autumn Term Cover) | Click here to download the SMT Tutor Info Pack | Music Academy, Cantium House (Thursdays) 17.00-19.15 Music Academy, Cheam Park Farm (Saturdays) 09.30-12.40 | Self Employed, £36.59/hr for all teaching. | Click here to complete the Cover Letter template |
| Vocal Tutor (Maternity Cover) | Click here to download the SMT Tutor Info Pack | Music Academy, Cantium House (Thursdays) 17.00-19.30 Music Academy, Cheam Park Farm (Saturdays) 09.00-13.10 | Self Employed, £36.59/hr for all teaching. | Click here to complete the Cover Letter template |
| Music Tutors | Click here to download the SMT Tutor Info Pack | Self Employed, £36.59/hr for all teaching. | Click here to complete the Cover Letter template |
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.
Support includes peer lesson visits, team teaching, behaviour management training and additional drop ins by Senior Leadership.