Instrumental Teacher - Djembe
The Vacancy
Services For Education’s World Music & Percussion team is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Djembe Teacher to join our expanding department. This is a great opportunity to inspire children and young people across Birmingham through vibrant, energetic and culturally rich percussion teaching.
You’ll deliver engaging Djembe lessons across a range of school settings, including whole‑class sessions, small groups and 1:1 lessons. You’ll help pupils develop rhythm, coordination, teamwork and confidence, while making music fun, inclusive and accessible. Every day brings something different, and you’ll have the freedom to bring your own musical style, ideas and creativity into your teaching.
Experience and Skills
We welcome applicants with experience in:
- Small group and 1:1 teaching
- Whole‑class instrumental teaching
- Ensemble direction
- Working with children with additional needs
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A confident and experienced Djembe player
- Passionate about engaging young people in music
- A positive communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils and school staff
- Organised, reliable and able to manage their own schedule
- Willing to travel between school sites in Birmingham
The Company
Services For Education uses the power of learning and music to create and build confidence among children, young people, adults, and communities across Birmingham.
Our mission is to bring music and learning to life. We believe that every young person should be able to grow up to be the very best that they can be, regardless of their background.
To this end the charity was formed in 2012 to provide more opportunities for children of all ages and abilities in Birmingham to reach their full potential. Our work has recently expanded to include working with young people, adults and communities.
Our Benefits
Testimonials
"I feel immensely proud to be part of an organisation that makes such a meaningful impact on the Birmingham community"
"We are all united by passion that comes from music"
"I want children to be able to achieve their dreams and bring music to life for them"
- Here for the community
"I feel immensely proud to be part of an organisation that makes such a meaningful impact on the Birmingham community"
- Pursue your passions
"We are all united by passion that comes from music and learning"
- Extraordinary & meaningful work
"I want children to be able to achieve their dreams and bring music to life for them"
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