Drum Tutor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Guernsey
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Drum Lessons Drumming Performance Skills Communication Teaching Music Education

FULL DESCRIPTION

Full time Drum Tutor (Guernsey)

School of Popular Music (SOPM) is seeking an energetic, passionate Drum Tutor to join our Guernsey team.

This is more than just a teaching job — it’s a chance to build a full-time career in a thriving, supportive music community while enjoying the exceptional quality of life that Guernsey has to offer.

You’ll teach a mix of one-to-one drum lessons, group sessions, and band workshops, helping students of all ages and abilities to develop groove, timing, and stage confidence. From first beats to full band performances, you’ll play a key role in every student’s musical journey.

Life at SOPM and on Guernsey

Guernsey isn’t just a workplace — it’s a lifestyle. Imagine finishing a day of lessons, heading down to the sea for a swim, and catching a live gig as the sun sets. With a welcoming island community, a lively music scene, and stunning natural surroundings, Guernsey offers the perfect balance between creativity and quality of life.

At SOPM, you’ll join a team that genuinely cares about its students and each other. We value creativity, collaboration, and fun — giving tutors the freedom to develop their own teaching style with plenty of professional support and opportunities for growth.

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary with pension
  • Secure, flexible full-time hours
  • Relocation support to help you settle in
  • Healthcare benefits under review
  • Modern, fully equipped drum studios and rehearsal spaces
  • Supportive, friendly colleagues who love what they do
  • Opportunities to shape your own career path and bring ideas to life
  • Access to gear and staff discounts through our retail arm
  • A vibrant community of musicians, students, and families who will make you feel at home

Ideal qualifications

Must-have

  • Ability to teach one-to-one and small-group drum lessons
  • Proficiency to Grade 8 level (or equivalent) on drums
  • Confident across contemporary styles (rock, pop, funk, metal, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of technique, timing, and performance skills
  • Excellent communication and ability to motivate students of all confidence levels
  • Right to work in Guernsey (relocation support available)
  • Willingness to complete an enhanced background check

Preferred

  • Experience as a performing drummer (live or studio)
  • Prior drum tutoring or ensemble-leading experience
  • Ability to coach live performance, stagecraft, and band interaction
  • Familiarity with graded syllabuses (RSL/Trinity or equivalent)
  • Basic DAW/recording literacy (Logic, GarageBand, etc.) for lesson support
  • Collaborative, student-centred teaching approach

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