Peripatetic Music Teacher-CMB2065e

Cumbria; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Peripatetic Music Teacher to join their music service. The role involves teaching in various settings and requires a minimum of Unqualified Teacher Status. Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS Check and experience in music education. This is a permanent part-time position with a focus on lesson delivery and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching music and ability to work with children in regulated activity.
• Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check is required.

Responsibilities

• Cover Brass delivery for 0.5 FTE.
• Teach full class, small groups, and provide 1-1 tuition.
• Participate in developing Carlisle Music Centre and after-school performances.

Skills

Teaching music

Working with children

Education

Minimum Unqualified Teacher Status to UPS3

Job description

Join to apply for the Peripatetic Music Teacher-CMB2065e role at Cumberland Council

Location: Cumberland

Salary: £22,600.24 - £51,048 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 16 hours 15 minutes (0.5 FTE Pro Rata - 32.5 FTE Teacher’s hours)

Contract: Permanent

Overview

We are seeking to recruit a music teacher to Cumberland Music Service, which is a Local Authority service delivery area within Cumberland Council. Positions are contracted Centrally Employed Teachers.

Responsibilities

• 0.5 FTE to cover Brass delivery.
• Teach full class, small groups, and 1-1 tuition.
• Depending on location, participate to develop Carlisle Music Centre and progress after school performances.
• Desirable (but not essential) to offer other instruments such as recorder/ukulele to whole classes and/or choir.
• Pay will be dependent on experience and qualification, minimum Unqualified Teacher Status to UPS3, and will be on Standard Teachers’ Pay and Conditions.
• This role is available on a permanent basis.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 0.5 FTE arrangement as described.
• Minimum Unqualified Teacher Status to UPS3.
• Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s Barred List check (DBS check required).
• Experience in teaching music and ability to work with children in regulated activity (note: role involves working with Children).

About Cumberland Council & Diversity

Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of “Good” for Children’s Services. The council promotes a positive work environment where staff feel valued, energized and included. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer and Age Friendly Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Contact

Prior to application, if you would like an informal discussion about the post and requirements, please email [e-mail] with your contact details and a Team Manager will contact you.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12 January 2026. Interviews will include a supervised classroom delivery session, a question/answer interview, and a short instrumental performance.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested, apply well before the advised closing date. Applications may not be accepted once the role has closed.

Further information – please refer to our Careers site for details including Staff Benefits, Candidate Support, and information about Cumberland Council.