Job Description

Lambeth Music Service: Music Tutor (Drums / Steel pan Specialism)

Salary: 36.75 p/h

Contract: Part Time (5.5 hours p/w)

Lambeth Music Service provides children with skills that will give them the knowledge and access to as broad a musical future as possible.




3.5 hours on Saturday - Drum Kit + Steel Pans


2 hours on Thursday between 11.30 - 1.30pm - Steel Pans


Additional hours may be available




We are looking for a music tutor to lead and support the delivery of both small group and individual lessons and large ensembles. These are music centre-based lessons for Lambeth children from 6 to 18 years old, with potential for future work focused on in-school provision.


Candidates should demonstrate:


Ability to inspire and engage children and young people of all musical abilities and backgrounds


Experience of Drums / Steel pan tuition to younger students.


High professional standards and a commitment to delivering to the Music Service's expectations


Lambeth Music Service is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expect all tutors to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken.


Please email A Newman at anewman@lambeth.gov.uk with any questions or to arrange an informal discussion.


Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs




In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information can be found here Cifas

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.


With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Why Lambeth:

Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings


Competitive Salaries


Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service


5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London


Hybrid/Flexible working


Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)


Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme


Discounts at local restaurants.


Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms

How to Apply

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.

Interested? click the apply button and complete an on-line application form, clearly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.


For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:


JD and Person Specification

Closing date for applications: 9th May 2025