Staff Vacancies
Join the Buckinghamshire Music Trust Teaching Team
Instrumental, Vocal and Classroom Teachers
Flexible, local roles across Buckinghamshire · £26,711–£37,977 · Pension and mileage
Buckinghamshire Music Trust is growing and we are looking for committed, dynamic and passionate teachers to join our teaching team. If you love making music with young people and want flexible, area-based work that fits around your life, we would love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for
We are seeing a significant increase in demand and need great new teachers to help ensure that all young musicians can flourish. We have a number of opportunities available starting in January 2026.
- Upper strings teaching, mainly based in the Amersham area
- Saturday morning string ensemble leader at Amersham Music Centre
- Saturday morning ensemble leader at Aylesbury Music Centre for Intermediate Orchestra and Concert Band
Applications for any combination of these opportunities are especially welcome, and once part of the organisation other teaching may become available.
Why Join Buckinghamshire Music Trust?
Working with BMT means joining a friendly, professional and supportive team, all focused on inspiring young people through music.
- Inspire the next generation: Make a real difference by nurturing young musical talent in schools and community settings across Buckinghamshire.
- Flexible, local work: Teaching locations are area-based and agreed with you, so work can fit around other commitments and performance work.
- Competitive salaries: Salaries between £26,711 and £37,977 depending on experience and qualifications.
- Great employment package: Our employment package includes pension contributions and paid mileage for travel between teaching locations.
- Professional growth: We support your development with CPD opportunities, training, and a supportive team environment.
Key dates and application process
Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025
Interviews: During the week of 15 December 2025
Starting date: 5 January 2026
Good applications will be processed as soon as received.
Register your interest
Complete this short form to register your interest. We will contact you with an application pack and next steps.
About these teaching roles
Buckinghamshire Music Trust inspires exciting, meaningful and engaging musical experiences for every child in the county.
We are seeking committed, dynamic and passionate teachers to make a high quality, practical impact through individual, group and ensemble teaching. This is an opportunity to really make a difference.
All roles are part-time, with FTE to be agreed on appointment. Teaching is area-based by agreement, and roles can be tailored by location and by the amount of teaching you would like to do. These details are discussed at interview.
Once you are part of BMT there will be opportunities to get involved in ensembles, projects and our three music centres across the county.
We are looking for teachers who:
- Are enthusiastic musicians with strong instrumental or vocal skills
- Enjoy working with children and young people
- Are committed to high standards of teaching and learning
- Are able to work both independently and as part of a team
Employment package: Our employment package includes a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, pension contributions and paid mileage between teaching locations.
Would you like to be considered for future vacancies?
We are often hiring passionate and committed music teachers to help shape the next generation of musicians across Buckinghamshire. Whether you are an experienced educator or a professional musician ready to share your skills, we would love to join our dynamic team delivering high-quality music education in schools and community settings across the county.
We often recruit for:
- Instrumental teachers (strings, woodwind, voice, piano, drums, percussion, guitar and more)
- Classroom music teachers (whole-class music at primary and secondary level)
- Music centre ensemble leaders
Location: Teaching is area-based within Buckinghamshire, by agreement.
Would you like to be considered for future vacancies?
We are often hiring passionate and committed music teachers to help shape the next generation of musicians across Buckinghamshire. Whether you are an experienced educator or a professional musician ready to share your skills, we would love to join our dynamic team delivering high-quality music education in schools and community settings across the county.
We often recruit for:
- Instrumental teachers (strings, woodwind, voice, piano, drums, percussion, guitar and more)
- Classroom music teachers (whole-class music at primary and secondary level)
- Music centre ensemble leaders
Location: Teaching is area-based within Buckinghamshire, by agreement.
Questions or an informal chat?
If you would like an informal discussion about the roles, or have any questions before applying, please contact:
Fay Hayhurst, Deputy Director
fhayhurst@bucksmusic.org
For more details about what we do, visit our website at www.bucksmusic.org
Start your application today