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HMDT Music seeks an experienced musician to teach Clarinet and Ensembles. The role is based in Hackney, at HMDT Music’s Saturday Programme, which enriches the lives of young people through high quality music education and opportunities, staffed by experienced and dynamic musicians and coaches who foster an appreciation of a wide variety of musical genres and opportunities.
The successful candidate will teach Clarinet and Ensembles from beginners upwards in both small group and individual lessons. Instrumental lessons and ensembles incorporate general musicianship including some basic theory, historical context and improvisation skills. You should be able to teach using a range of teaching/musical styles. Ability to teach Saxophone would be desirable though not essential. Responsibilities include planning the structure and repertoire for each lesson, monitoring student progress and working with the Senior Manager on student’s Individual Learning Plans. You should have experience of working with children aged 5-16 in groups and individually.
The role will involve working on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:30 (hours may vary) for 10 weeks for the 2025-26 Academic year from 25 April 2026 to 11 July 2026, and is renewable each academic year.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK. If you feel you can excel in this role, please fill out our online application formoutlining your suitability for the post, along with your CV and covering letter (which should be addressed to Tertia Sefton-Green, Creative Director), References and Monitoring Form. Any enquiries should be addressed to: applications@hmdtmusic.org.uk.
Fee: Approximately £1,650.00 per term, dependent upon hours (on a self-employed basis).
Application Deadline: 10:00am 17 February 2026
Online Interviews: 19 February
Possible observed teaching at the Saturday Programme: 21 or 28 February
Start date: 25 April 2026
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged as the post may be filled before the closing date.
Fair recruitment
HMDT Music is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. The organisation - in providing goods and/or services - is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public. We encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in the arts industry, including D/deaf or disabled, and applicants who experience barriers due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socio-economic background.
Please click here to read our full Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
HMDT Music, twice winner of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Education and winner of the Excellence in Music Theatre Award is a leader in creating inspiring projects for young people, particularly those facing challenging experiences, through which it aims to enrich learning, broaden awareness of and help fight inequity and transform lives.
