Music Coach (Part-time)
Job Title: Music Coach (Part-time)
Role focus: Drums Development (group-led, with some 1:1)
Salary: £7,560 per annum / PAYE
Hours:
12 hours per week / 42 weeks per year
Ideally Monday–Wednesday, but we’re open to an alternative structure for the right candidate (within our programme delivery times).
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Disclosure: Enhanced DBS
Reporting to: Studio Manager
About The Song School: The Song School is a nonprofit - building community through music making in Southend-on-Sea. We offer music programmes for children and young people regardless of their circumstances, including weekly sessions in instruments, vocals, songwriting, production, and performance. Our mission is to ensure every young person can access quality music education experiences through our Song School Fund and community partnerships.
The Role
We’re recruiting a brilliant part-time Music Coach to lead the development of our approach to drums at The Song School.
This role is primarily group-focused, working with children and young people aged 5 through to teens. You’ll help shape a clear, inclusive and exciting pathway for drummers — and bring a wider creative edge through songwriting and/or production experience.
This role includes taking on coaching for some existing 1:1 drum students as part of the next stage of our drums programme. There is also opportunity to take on additional hours as the programme grows.
Key Responsibilities
Supported by an incredibly passionate team, all of whom are fully committed to our mission, you will be responsible for:
developing and evolving The Song School’s approach to drums (group structure, progression, resources, and session plans)
planning and delivering high-quality group drum sessions for children and young people
delivering some 1:1 drum coaching, alongside group delivery
bringing a creative, song-led approach into sessions, supporting young people to write, arrange and/or produce music where relevant
contributing to wider programme delivery where appropriate (as a multi-instrumentalist)
working in line with safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice expectations
collaborating with the coaching team to support performances, showcases, and creative projects when required
Essential Requirements
multi-instrumentalist including drums
experience of writing and/or producing songs
qualified in Music to degree level or vocational equivalent
confident working with children and young people aged 5–teens
strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach
willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (or already hold one)
Nice to have
experience working with neurodivergent learners
experience delivering group music coaching (and keeping sessions inclusive, structured, and fun)
What We Offer
a central Southend location (30 Alexandra Street) walking distance to transport links
a welcoming, collaborative team environment
the chance to shape and develop a key area of our programme (drums) with real autonomy
holiday: 28 days per year, pro-rata for part-time hours and 42 working weeks
pension: option to join our workplace pension scheme (this role isn’t eligible for automatic enrolment, but you can opt in and we’ll support you to do so)
meaningful work with a strong social mission — supporting young people through music
How to apply
Please complete the short form below, attaching a copy of your CV along with a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role, The Song School, and our mission.
Closing date: Thursday 19 February at 5pm.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early if we find the right person.