Work With Us
Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation of young musicians?
Wandsworth Music delivers outstanding music education and performance opportunities to over 9,000 children each year. We provide inspiring pathways for young people to learn instruments, sing, perform in ensembles and choirs, collaborate with acclaimed professional musicians, and most importantly —develop a lifelong love of music.
Join our team
Fundraising and Development Manager
Salary: £42,000 FTE (£25,200 actual salary)
3 days per week. This is a part-time role requiring flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
The Fundraising and Development Manager will play a critical role in strengthening long-term financial sustainability by building a robust and diversified fundraising pipeline. This will support future growth, and help realise our vision that all young people, regardless of background, can experience the transformative power of music.
The postholder will combine strategic planning with hands-on delivery, developing and implementing a sustainable fundraising strategy while directly securing income through trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsors and fundraising events. You will have a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources.
Working closely with the CEO and Board, the role will play a key part in ensuring the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
Key Objectives
- Develop and implement a clear, prioritised fundraising strategy.
- Build a diversified income pipeline across trusts, individuals, and corporate partners.
- Strengthen donor engagement and stewardship.
How to apply
Please email vacancies@wandsworthmusic.co.uk with the following documents:
- Completed WM application form (download from www.wandsworthmusic.co.uk/vacancies)
- A supporting statement (no longer than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification, along with any relevant experience that you have.
For an informal discussion please contact Dan White, CEO on 020 8333 3899 or dwhite@wandsworthmusic.co.uk
Closing date: 1 July 2026
Join our team
We are always keen to hear from talented and inspiring music tutors and therapists who are interested in joining our community. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and successful candidates will be contacted and invited to interview. If you don’t hear from us, it may mean that we don’t have a current vacancy for your instrument but we may be in touch in the future.
Wandsworth is a vibrant, multicultural borough, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
All positions are PAYE and not self-employed. The hourly rate of pay is inclusive of holiday pay and enrolment in the workplace pension scheme.
If you would like to work with us please email a covering letter, your CV, and completed job application form to: vacancies@wandsworthmusic.co.uk.
Music Tutors
Pay: £28 – £39 p/h (from September 2026)
We are looking for talented and inspiring music tutors to join our teaching panel and deliver lessons in schools and at the Wandsworth Music Academy on Saturdays, Wednesdays and Tuesdays.
We would love to hear from you if you’re
- A highly skilled musician with a love for teaching
- Passionate about inspiring young people of all abilities and backgrounds
- Flexible to teach in a range of settings, including whole class, small group and 1-1
- A strong and confident communicator with both children and adults and time management skills
- Highly organised, proactive and reliable.
Curriculum Music Teachers (Primary)
Pay: £33.20 – £41.18 p/h (from September 2026)
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with proven experience delivering whole-class curriculum music programmes in primary schools.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a strong understanding of the primary music curriculum
- Demonstrate high levels of musicianship
- Be confident using their singing voice in teaching
- Have the enthusiasm and creativity to motivate, engage, and inspire children of all musical abilities and backgrounds
- Maintain excellent professional standards, including strong timekeeping and communication skills
- Be a collaborative and proactive team player who uses their initiative
Music Therapists
Wandsworth Music is looking for enthusiastic and experienced therapists to join our team. There are opportunities for therapists to join our growing team of therapists working in schools across the borough and the Saturday Clinic. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and successful candidates will be contacted and invited to interview
Therapist Rates of Pay (These are PAYE positions):
- In School Day Rate: £241 per day
- In School Half Day Rate: £138 per half day
- Saturday Clinic / Ad Hoc Hourly Rate: £35.55 per hour
The ideal candidate will:
- Have Prior experience working as a music therapist with children and young people
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and issues facing children and young people with additional needs.
- Demonstrate high levels of musicianship on a range of instruments
- Have the flexibility to work in a range of settings, including groups and one-to-one therapy
- Maintain excellent professional standards, including strong timekeeping and communication skills
- Be a collaborative and proactive team player who uses their initiative
If you are interested, please email a covering letter, your CV, and completed job application form to: musictherapy@wandsworthmusic.co.uk.
Safeguarding
Wandsworth Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references.