Work with us

The developing our musical programmes, activities and the provision of instrumental lessons providing working opportunities across Derby and Derbyshire all year round. The areas we are actively recruiting are listed below.

Area Leader for Music Development: North West

This role involves leading improvements in teaching and learning, delivering instrumental and vocal provision, and fostering partnerships to enhance music education locally.

Applicants should have substantial experience in music education and a strong understanding of current trends and quality outcomes. The successful candidate will start by summer term 2025. For more information, visit the Derbyshire Music Education Hub website or contact the Music Partnership office.

• Closing date for applications is 2 February, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 10 February.

Music Support Practitioners

Derby & Derbyshire Partnership welcomes applications to become part of its Music Support Practitioner team, offering assistance to deliverers of our Classroom Music programmes.

This role is perfect for musical gap-year students or teachers returning to the profession after a break.

Instrumental and vocal teaching

Instrumental and vocal teaching is undertaken by teachers who have, through interview, been accredited by the Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership.

Once accredited, teachers are given the opportunity to create their own timetable of teaching, dependent on demand. Teachers are supported by an Area Leader and a series of continuing professional development.

We accept applications for accreditation on any instrument all year round but we have a particular need for the following teachers:

• North East Derbyshire
  Violin, Cello, Drum Kit and Guitar
• South East Derbyshire
  Upper Strings
• Derby City and Ashbourne area
  Strings, Drum Kit, Guitar, Piano and Singing