Key Responsibilities

• Teach a range of theoretical and practical music skills as required on the New Gen youth‑music project, and contribute to the development of existing and new innovative provision.

• Deliver icebreakers and musical activities within sessions, as requested by the Project Manager.

• Co‑deliver group sessions that develop participants’ ideas and practical skills in a youth‑led, participant‑centred way.

• Provide occasional 1:1 support to assist individual skill‑building where appropriate.

• Support the Project Manager and fellow tutors in creating a positive behaviour culture and respectful environment.

• Maintain an open, non‑judgemental view of the young people throughout (unconditional positive regard).

• Support participants to recognise and build on their sense of achievement.

• Seek feedback formally and informally, using it to refine session delivery.

• Contribute to post‑session debriefs and verbally share notes on participant progression, achievement and concerns for Tutor Session Reports.

• Positively challenge negative words, thoughts or behaviours.

• Assist in supporting and directing New Gen volunteers.

• Contribute to equipment management and pack‑down.

• Complete administrative work such as registers and monitoring documentation.

• Keep abreast of developments in music education and youth practice.

• Participate in staff learning and development activities and undertake training as required.

• Work flexibly, including occasional weekend performances or trips.

• Uphold Safeguarding and Health & Safety responsibilities.

• Actively promote Equality & Diversity and BTC’s Safeguarding policy in all sessions.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience of music teaching (formal or informal).

• Proven experience of working with young people.

• Music industry experience that can inspire and inform learning.

• Passion for positive community impact and commitment to developing a youth‑led, person‑centred practice.

• Strong understanding and experience of effective Safeguarding.

• Ability to motivate and encourage young people to learn

• Excellent communication skills, including empathy and compassion.

• Valid current Enhanced DBS certificate.

Desirable

• Music production knowledge.

• Multi‑instrumentalist.

• Music qualification.

• Youth work qualification.

• Safeguarding qualification.

• Experience of working with SEND beneficiaries (or relevant qualification).

• Knowledge of youth-voice practice and participatory approaches (or relevant qualification).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Brighten The Corners welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as part of marginalised or underrepresented communities, including (but not limited to) people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and those from low‑income or working‑class backgrounds.

We also recognise that the music industry remains significantly male‑dominated, and we are committed to helping shift that balance. We warmly welcome applications from women, non‑binary people and gender minorities who are passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a more equitable future for the arts.

We believe that diverse teams strengthen our work, enrich our creativity and help us better serve the young people we support.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in the role to jobs@brightenthecorners.co.uk by Monday 17th August 2026.

Interviews will take place 3rd/4th September with the role to start on Wednesday 23rd September.