Ulster Orchestra – Peripatetic Music Tutors (Violin/Viola & Brass)
Crescendo Project – Transforming Lives Through Music
Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 (12:00 noon)
Interviews: Week commencing 30 June 2025
Location: North & West Belfast Primary Schools
Apply via: careers@ulsterorchestra.com
About the Crescendo Project
In partnership with Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Shankill Children’s Zone, and Queen's University Innovation Zones, the Ulster Orchestra is seeking experienced and passionate music tutors to join our flagship music education initiative. The project focuses on improving children's resilience, aspirations, emotional development, and musical skills—particularly in areas of social and economic disadvantage.
Weekly sessions in P1–P3 (general music) and P4–P7 (instrumental training)
Delivered across four Belfast schools
Flexible hours: 3–10 hours/week, school term time only (Oct 2025 – June 2026)
Positions Available
We are currently recruiting Peripatetic Tutors for the following instruments:
Job Details
Job Title: Peripatetic Music Tutor
Type: Worker status
Pay: £37.08 per hour
Reporting To: Head of Community Engagement and Grants, Deputy Production Manager, UO Animateur
✅ Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Degree or equivalent qualification in music/music education OR significant experience in instrumental/group tutoring
Ability to motivate children of varying abilities
Flexibility with working hours
Passionate about music education and pupil-focused teaching
Experience working with KS1–KS2 pupils (ages 7–11)
Desirable Criteria
Strong interpersonal/team communication skills
Experience leading/co-leading group music workshops
Understanding of Northern Ireland primary curriculum and social-emotional learning
Personal Attributes
Adaptable and collaborative team player
Positive and clear communicator
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organised
High standards and reliability
Safeguarding & Compliance
Must be available to teach weekly from October 2025 to June 2026
Subject to Access NI background checks
Must comply with Ulster Orchestra's Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and other policies
How to Apply
Please send the following to careers@ulsterorchestra.com (subject line: Peri Tutor):
CV
Personal Statement addressing each Essential Criterion
Completed UO Monitoring Form(downloadable from website)
Desirable Criteria may be used to shortlist candidates if many meet the essential requirements.
Need a reasonable adjustment during the process? Contact lisa@ulsterorchestra.com (People & Culture Leader)
The Ulster Orchestra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented communities including:
People with disabilities
LGBTQ+
Black, Asian, and other global majority groups
Applicants from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
