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CURRENT VACANCIES

Do you want to transform your practice by working for a not- for- profit organisation dedicated to valuing our teachers in order to obtain the best possible outcomes for the children we teach? Apply with CV for our jobs below with a covering note to info@sussexmusicschool.com

CURRICULUM  MUSIC SPECIALIST - PRIMARY

Sussex Music School is looking for a creative, qualified, self-employed music specialist (QTS preferred) to teach curriculum music lessons in Primary Schools  Experience and excellent classroom management essential. You will be assisted by a member of the school staff in all lessons.

In return you will join a dynamic community of freelance musicians and music teachers with a shared aim of creating a high quality musical experiences for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Ongoing training and support given, as well as the opportunity to use our pooled planning resources and share your strengths and expertise with us. Sussex Music School is run by experts and has excellent rates of pay.

Please apply if you are passionate about music education and feel you have the drive and skills to join us!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £34.00 per hour

COVER - CURRICULUM  MUSIC SPECIALIST - PRIMARY

Sussex Music School is looking for a creative, qualified, self-employed music specialist (QTS preferred) to teach curriculum music lessons to provide cover for teachers in B&H, east and west Sussex at short notice – must be a driver with car. 

Experience and excellent classroom management essential. You will be assisted by a member of the school staff in all lessons.

In return you will join a dynamic community of freelance musicians and music teachers with a shared aim of creating a high quality musical experiences for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Ongoing training and support given, as well as the opportunity to use our pooled planning resources and share your strengths and expertise with us. Sussex Music School is run by experts and has excellent rates of pay.

Please apply if you are passionate about music education and feel you have the drive and skills to join us!

Job Type: Cover

INSTRUMENTAL TEACHERS  - ALL INSTRUMENTS

Do you want to transform your practice by working for a dynamic not- for- profit organisation dedicated to valuing our teachers in order to obtain the best possible outcomes for the children, young people and adults we teach? 

Sussex Music School is looking for creative, qualified, self-employed musicians to teach private pupils of all ages and abilities across Sussex.  There may also be scope for some in- school teaching, subject to demand.

In return you will join a dynamic community of freelance musicians and music teachers with a shared aim of creating a high quality musical experiences for students of all backgrounds and abilities.


Ongoing training and support is given, as well as the opportunity to use our pooled planning resources and share your strengths and expertise with us. Sussex Music School is run by experts and has excellent rates of pay.


Please apply if you are passionate about music education and feel you have the drive and skills to join us!

The suitable candidate would will have experience of teaching children and have a relevant music education qualification. be a fluent sight-reader and reader of both standard notation as well as tab.

You will need  need to all or some of the of the following to be considered for this role:

  • qualified teacher status

  • grade 8 on an instrument

  • grade 5 theory

  • music degree

  • teaching experience (including primary age)


Access to a car and a full driving license are an advantage.

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