Colourstrings Music School

Current Vacancies

Cello Teacher
Violin Teacher
Choir Director
Kindergarten Assistant
Piano Teacher
Music School Assistant

Applications in the form of a CV (inc. two referees) and a covering letter should be emailed to the music director, Rachel Erdos ku.oc.loohcscisumsgnirtsruoloc@rotcerid
Please read carefully the persons specifications below before applying.

Position	Cello Teacher
Hours	9am -3pm approx. 33 Saturdays per year (term dates on website)
Pay	Competitive hourly rate
Location	based at Kingston University, London
Reporting To	Music Director

We are looking for a Colourstrings- trained cello teacher with excellent teaching, playing and communication skills, good organisational skills, enthusiasm for working with children and knowledge of Kodály solfa. This school is highly collaborative, and an ability to work well with colleagues is therefore essential. We would be willing to nurture the right candiate by facilitating Colourstrings training. Teaching Cello at CMS Children at CMS will have had a minimum of 2 years musicianship/Colourstrings kindergarten training before starting an instrument. They then take a package which includes individual lesson, group lesson or orchestra, musicianship and choir.

Person Specification

Essential Music teaching experience Passion for music education Colourstrings cello teacher training: at least phase 1 (we can facilitate this) Willingness to commit to further training if necessary and/or when the opportunity arises Good understanding of children Knowledge of Kodály solfa and good musicianship skills Good communication skills Good working relationship with colleagues and a professional/pleasant manner of communicating with parents
Desirable Good performer Willingness and ability to coach ensemble IT and some administration skills

Position	Violin Teacher Starting 6th Sept 2025
Hours	9am -2pm approx. 33 Saturdays per year see term dates
Pay	Competitive hourly rate
Location	based at Kingston University, London
Reporting To	Music Director

We are looking for a Colourstrings- trained violin teacher with excellent teaching, playing and communication skills, good organisational skills, enthusiasm for working with children and knowledge of Kodály solfa. This school is highly collaborative, and an ability to work well with colleagues is therefore essential. We would be willing to nurture the right candidate by facilitating Colourstrings training. Teaching Violin at CMS Children at CMS will have had a minimum of 2 years musicianship/ kindergarten training BEFORE starting an instrument. They then take a package which includes individual lesson, group lesson or orchestra, musicianship and choir.

Person Specification
Essential Music teaching experience Passion for music education Colourstrings violin teacher training: at least phase 1 (we can facilitate this) Willingness to commit to further training if necessary and/or when the opportunity arises Good understanding of children Knowledge of Kodály solfa and good musicianship skills Good communication skills Good working relationship with colleagues and a professional/pleasant manner of communicating with parents
Desirable Skills Good performer Willingness and ability to coach ensembles IT and some administration skills

Position	Choir Director
Hours	11:30-12:15 33 Saturdays per year see term dates
Pay	Competitive hourly rate
Location	based at Kingston University, London
Reporting To	Music Director

We are looking for a Kodály - trained choir director to take the Junior Choir at Colourstrings Musics School (CMS) All music education at the school is based on Kodály pedagogy so the students have this common language. All students take a package of classes which includes individual lesson, group lesson or orchestra, musicianship and choir. CMS has five choirs from school year 1 to the parents' choir. The Junior Choir is for school year 3-4.

Person Specification
Essential Experience of choral teaching Good understanding of children Good communication skills

Position	Kindergarten Assistant
Hours	10:15-2:15 33 Saturdays per year see term dates
Pay	Competitive hourly rate
Location	based at Kingston University, London
Reporting To	Music Director

We are looking for an assistant to our our experienced Colourstrings Music Kindergarten teacher who would be teaching alongside the principal teacher for the day's classes. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching early years music in any setting. We would be willing to nurture the right candidate by offering Colourstrings kg training.

Person Specification
Essential Teaching experience Passion for music education Good working relationship with colleagues and a professional / pleasant manner of communicating with parents

Position	Piano Teacher Starting 6th Sept 2025
Hours	Approx 4 hrs 33 Saturdays per year (term dates on website)
Pay	Competitive hourly rate
Location	based at Kingston University, London
Reporting To	Music Director

We are looking for a Kodály - trained piano teacher at Colourstrings Music School (CMS). All music education at the school is based upon Kodály pedagogy so the students share this common language. All students take a package of classes which includes individual lesson, group lesson or orchestra, musicianship and choir. Before starting an instrument, all children will have completed at least two two years of music kindergarten or musicianship classes.

Person Specification

Essential Piano teaching experience Knowledge of Kodály Passion for music education Willingness to commit to further training if necessary and/or when the opportunity arises Good understanding of children Good communication skills Good working relationship with colleagues and a professional/pleasant manner of communicating with parents
Desirable Good performer Knowledge of Colour Keys (we can help to facilitate this) IT and some administration skills

Position	Music School Assistant Starting 6th Sept 2025
Hours	8am- 3pm 33 Saturdays per year see term dates
Pay	Competitive hourly rate
Location	based at Kingston University, London
Reporting To	Music Director

We are looking for a music school assistant who would enjoy being at the heart of our friendly and vibrant Colourstrings family! The Music Assistant works closely with the music director and is 'front of house' on a Saturday when the school meets. He or she will put up the noticeboard with up to date and relevant notices, run small weekly concerts called play-ins and make themselves available to answer questions from parents or teachers and chat with the children and families. They will also manage helpers to set up equipment and possibly contribute to our social media posts. We are open to applications from anyone who feels they would like to be involved with CMS in this way. The role may particularly suit a music students who is keen to gain an understanding of arts administration and music eduation.

Person Specification
Essential Organised and punctual IT and some administration skills Good working relationship with colleagues and a professional / pleasant manner of communicating with parents