Sessional Tutor Music - Group Cover in Manchester

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Job details

Job title Sessional Tutor Music - Group Cover Job reference REQ012846 Date posted 15/09/2026 Application closing date 21/10/2026 Location Manchester Salary £27.75 per hour including holiday pay Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 0 Basis Other Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher FE.pdf Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and industry-connected Music Tutor to join our team on an ADHOC basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate music professional who enjoys working with young people and can bring current industry knowledge, practical expertise and creativity into the classroom.

The role

As a Sessional Music Tutor, you will support the delivery of our music curriculum by:

• Providing cover for music classes across a range of levels and pathways.
• Delivering engaging, practical and inclusive sessions that support students to develop their musical and technical skills.
• Sharing your industry knowledge and professional experience with aspiring musicians, producers and creatives.
• Potentially delivering masterclasses, workshops and specialist sessions within your area of expertise.
• Supporting students to develop their confidence, creativity and employability skills.
• Working collaboratively with the Music team to ensure a positive and supportive learning experience for our students.

Site Information

Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Who we're looking for

We are particularly interested in hearing from professional musicians, producers, DJs, songwriters, composers, sound engineers and other music industry practitioners who are keen to share their knowledge and experience with the next generation of creative talent.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Teaching experience or a teaching qualification would be an advantage, but we are also interested in hearing from experienced industry practitioners who are new to education.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grade C or grade 4 and above.
• Significant Experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism.
• Working as a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet delivery targets and plans.
• Accurate and timely reports and records.
• Positive contribution to planning processes.
• Strong professional experience within the music industry or a relevant specialist area.
• The ability to engage and inspire 16–19-year-old students with a range of skills and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
• A genuine passion for developing emerging musical talent.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

Why join us?

This is a flexible opportunity to combine your professional practice with education, working alongside an experienced Music team in a vibrant and industry-focused environment.

Whether you are interested in providing occasional class cover, sharing your specialist expertise through masterclasses, or developing your teaching experience, we would love to hear from you.

If you are passionate about music and want to help inspire the next generation of music professionals, get in touch.

The closing date for this job advert is 21/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!