The award winning
music hub for Newham
Join our team
Newham Music is a highly effective, successful and award-winning music education provider working with children and young people, schools, families and communities throughout the London Borough of Newham. We also run Newham Music Academy, a thriving after-school and weekend music academy. Newham Music is the lead organisation for the award-winning Newham Music Education Hub, supported by funding from the Department of Education through Arts Council England.
When we have job vacancies and opportunities to offer, we share them here. To apply for a role, please complete the relevant online application form below.
As an organisation, we are committed to tackling inequality in the arts through our programming, working practices and culture. We want to engage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and are especially keen to hear from applicants from groups that are currently under-represented in the arts sector.
For further information or support with access requirements for your application, contact us at recruitment@newham-music.org.uk.
Current Vacancies
We are always keen to hear from experienced, inspiring teachers with excellent musical skills who are interested in joining our successful team. Recruitment is an ongoing process based on the changing needs of schools, families, and community/cultural organisations. If suitable opportunities arise for the 2026/27 academic year, we will be in touch with applicants whose skills and experience match our requirements.
We are especially looking for music teachers experienced in the following areas:
- Woodwind
- Brass
- Violin
- Piano
- Singing
- Whole Class Teaching
Successful applicants will support young people across the borough through our inclusive programme of activities and should have some of the following:
- Experience or desire to develop skills in group teaching (up to 6 in a group)
- Teaching skills which focus on practical, music making activities leading to regular performances
- Class music teaching skills, which place an emphasis on practical, creative music making in the classroom
- Ability to teach a range of musical styles including composition and improvisation
- Commitment to teaching musicianship skills through the voice
- Experience in Large Group, Mixed Ensemble and/or Workshop Leading Skills
Newham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone employed at Newham Music to share this commitment. See our full Safeguarding Policy here.
The application pack below includes all the necessary information when applying, including the person specifications, key responsibilities, safeguarding policy, application form, and recruitment and interview process details.
How to Apply:
To apply, please read the above information and complete the below application form.
There is no closing date for teaching applications, but we are organising new work all the time, so please get in touch soon!
If you cannot submit a teaching video for any reason, please get in touch with recruitment@newham-music.org.uk.
Newham Music is always keen to connect with inspiring and talented community musicians to support high-quality, authentic music projects and tuition across the borough. We welcome applications and will be in touch if suitable projects or roles become available.
We are especially looking to recruit those with background experience in:
-Music Technology
-Music Production
-Rap, Grime, Electronic music
-World music genres (i.e. Bhangra, Yoruba, Gamelan, Caribbean, etc)
-Songwriting
-Lyric writing
-Youth work
Newham Music is a leading provider of music education in the region and an award-winning Music Education Hub. We work with a range of partners to deliver music opportunities to all children and young people in the area. Successful applicants will support young people across the borough through our inclusive programme of activities including:
-Whole class tuition
-Small group and 1-1 lessons in schools
-Small group and 1-1 lessons after school and on Saturdays at the Newham Music Academy
-Project delivery in community locations throughout the borough
-Ensemble leading
Newham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone employed at Newham Music to share this commitment. See our full Safeguarding Policy here.
How to Apply:
To apply, please read the above information and complete the below application form.
For volunteering or work experience enquiries, please email recruitment@newham-music.org.uk
