Music Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented, patient, and engaging Music Tutor to provide personalised instrumental, vocal, music-theory, and performance instruction to children, teenagers, university students, and adults.

The successful candidate will deliver structured and enjoyable lessons based on each learner’s age, ability, musical interests, and goals. Tuition may support complete beginners, recreational learners, school music students, examination candidates, performers, composers, or individuals seeking creative enrichment.

Applicants should clearly identify the instruments, vocal styles, examination boards, age groups, and proficiency levels they are qualified to teach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess learners’ musical ability, experience, interests, and goals

• Develop personalised lesson plans and structured practice programmes

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group instrumental, vocal, or music-theory lessons

• Teach correct posture, technique, breathing, tone production, rhythm, and musical expression

• Support learners in reading notation, understanding rhythm, and developing aural skills

• Teach scales, chords, harmony, sight-reading, improvisation, and repertoire as appropriate

• Prepare students for graded music examinations and performance assessments within the tutor’s expertise

• Support examination pathways such as ABRSM, Trinity College London, Rockschool, LCM, or equivalent programmes

• Help students prepare for school performances, auditions, competitions, recitals, and ensemble participation

• Teach music theory, composition, songwriting, arranging, or music technology where appropriately qualified

• Introduce learners to different musical styles, traditions, composers, and performance practices

• Select suitable repertoire based on the learner’s age, ability, interests, and technical development

• Develop confidence, creativity, discipline, stage presence, and performance skills

• Provide clear practice guidance and help learners establish consistent home routines

• Monitor technical and musical progress and provide constructive feedback

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding practice, progress, and upcoming goals

• Maintain, store, and use instruments and equipment responsibly

• Support inclusive participation and adapt lessons for different learning needs where possible

• Maintain appropriate safeguarding, professional boundaries, and noise-level awareness during in-home sessions

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Music, Music Education, Performance, Composition, Music Technology, or a related field

• Alternatively, an advanced recognised performance qualification with substantial teaching experience

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching music

• Demonstrated proficiency in the applicant’s instrument, voice, or music specialism

• Strong understanding of music theory, technique, and performance

• Ability to teach learners at different ages and ability levels

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, Performance, Composition, or a related discipline

• PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised music-teaching qualification

• Advanced graded qualification, performance diploma, or conservatory training

• Experience preparing students for ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool, LCM, or equivalent examinations

• Experience performing professionally or leading ensembles, choirs, bands, or orchestras

• Ability to teach more than one instrument or a combination of practical music and theory

• Experience teaching students with special educational needs

• Experience with digital music production, recording, or composition software

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in-person services. Please ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulations.

Any public performances, events, commercial recordings, or externally delivered music programmes must comply with applicable venue, event, copyright, and UAE regulatory requirements.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

  
  

Required Experience

• 2+ years teaching instrumental music, vocal performance, music theory, or a related specialism

• Experience developing personalised lesson and practice plans

• Experience teaching children, teenagers, or adults

• Experience preparing learners for performances, assessments, or examinations

• Experience providing constructive technical and artistic feedback

• Experience communicating progress and practice expectations to parents

  
  

Required Skills

• Instrumental or vocal instruction

• Music theory

• Sight-reading

• Aural training

• Rhythm and notation

• Technique development

• Repertoire selection

• Performance preparation

• Graded-examination preparation

• Improvisation and musical creativity

• Practice planning

• Student motivation

• Progress assessment

• Parent communication

• Instrument and equipment care

• Safeguarding and professional boundaries

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session and programme rates

• Work from home, teach online, or deliver sessions at students’ homes / schools

• Opportunity to lead music groups, workshops, recitals, and enrichment programmes

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to help learners develop confidence, creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation of music

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Music qualifications and graded examination certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Details of instruments, vocal styles, examination boards, and levels taught

• Performance recordings, portfolio, or professional links where available

• Evidence of student examination or performance outcomes where available

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone’s Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.