Job Overview
Rock and Pop Music Teacher / Band Leader
Employer: Rocksteady Music School
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding regional area
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, daytime only
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £28,000 a year, with potential progression to £33,000 a year
Bonus: £1,500 annual company bonus based on individual and company performance
Year 1 OTE: £29,500
Benefits include:
- 11+ weeks paid holiday per year
- Fuel contribution of 45p per business mile
- Long-service award of an additional 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years
- Full training and ongoing development
- Discounts on everyday purchases
- Free 24/7 GP service
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Staff away-days, Christmas parties and social events
- Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation
- Career development opportunities
The advertised £28,000 starting salary takes effect from 1 October 2026. Applicants starting before that date will receive the current £27,000 starting salary until the increase takes effect.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach groups of primary-age children through rock and pop band lessons
- Teach drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals
- Teach in up to 10 schools per week
- Inspire and support children to perform at end-of-term concerts
- Help children develop self-belief, resilience and wellbeing through music
- Build strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents
- Represent Rocksteady professionally
- Drive between schools and transport band equipment
- Load, unload, set up and pack away equipment at each school
- Work independently while being supported by Rocksteady’s central teams
Requirements
- Competent on at least two of the following: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard or vocals
- Enthusiasm for learning how to teach band lessons
- Willingness to complete Rocksteady’s training programme
- Confidence communicating with children, teachers and parents
- Resilience and adaptability
- Commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing
- Good organisation, time management and administration skills
- Ability to work independently
- UK/EU driving licence
- Own vehicle suitable for transporting equipment
- Willingness to travel between multiple schools
No previous teaching experience is required, as full training and support are provided.
About The Role
Rocksteady Music School is recruiting a full-time, permanent Rock and Pop Music Teacher, also known as a Band Leader, to teach primary-age children across Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding regional area.
The role pays £28,000 a year, with potential progression to £33,000. There is also a £1,500 annual company bonus based on individual and company performance, giving advertised year-one OTE earnings of £29,500.
The role is Monday to Friday during daytime hours, with more than 11 weeks of paid holiday each year. A fuel contribution of 45p per business mile is also provided.
The successful candidate will visit multiple schools each week, teaching groups of primary-age children in a fun and inspiring rock and pop band format. Band leaders can teach up to 10 schools per week and will introduce children to instruments including drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
The role is about more than teaching music. Band leaders act as positive role models and help children build confidence, resilience and wellbeing through performing together. They also support children in preparing for live performances at end-of-term concerts.
Applicants do not need previous teaching experience. Rocksteady provides full training, support and development for candidates who have the required musical ability, enthusiasm and passion for helping children.
Candidates must be competent on at least two of the listed instruments and need a UK or EU driving licence and their own transport. The role requires driving between schools and transporting, loading and unloading band equipment.
Rocksteady is committed to safeguarding children. Because the position involves regulated activity with children and young people, successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check.
The company states that the starting salary will increase from £27,000 to £28,000 on 1 October 2026. The potential salary progression is up to £33,000.
Source
Rocksteady Music School / Indeed
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