Associates eNewsletter February 2026

(Don’t forget to keep visiting the Associates Live Bulletin Board found in Quavers Rest): HERE

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Associate Tutor Representative – Join Our Team!

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the working lives of our freelance tutors while strengthening our music education community.

Swindon & Wiltshire Music Hub

We’re looking for three experienced Associate Tutors to represent our freelance workforce and help shape the future of music education across our region.

The Role

As an Associate Tutor Representative, you’ll be the voice of freelance tutors in your area, creating vital communication channels between our teaching community and the Music Hub leadership. You’ll gather feedback, contribute to policy development, and help build a stronger, more connected workforce.

Three positions available covering:

• Swindon area
• North Wiltshire
• South Wiltshire

 

What’s Involved

• Term: 18 months (with option to continue)
• Time commitment: Approximately 2 days per month (half a day a week), 11 months per year (September–July)
• Fee: £240.21 per day (£33.13 per hour, 7.25 hours)
• Meetings: Quarterly sessions with GSW Swindon & Wiltshire, plus regular tutor consultations in your area

 

Your Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly meetings with Music Hub management
• Hold consultation sessions with tutors in your area
• Gather and present feedback, concerns, and suggestions
• Contribute to policy reviews affecting associate tutors
• Support tutor recruitment and retention initiatives
• Serve as a first point of contact for day-to-day queries

 

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum 36 months’ service as an Associate Tutor with us
• Active teaching portfolio (at least 10 hours per month over the previous 6 months)
• Good standing within the associate workforce
• Strong communication and advocacy skills
• Commitment to representing diverse tutor perspectives

Want to find out more? See the Application Pack HERE

The deadline for submissions is: Friday 13th March 2026

 

 

 

Instrument Hire – Whole Class Sets

Following recent consultation, we’ve expanded our Instrument Hire system to better serve our community. Private schools can now access our resources, and Associates have the option to hire whole class sets directly.

Pricing for these sets remains consistent with our school rates:

• Full academic year: £231
• 2 terms hire: £100 
• 4 terms hire: £200

These charges are necessary due to the repair, upkeep and maintenance of the instrumental stock

Please note that these instruments will need to be collected and returned by you and any damages or losses will fall on you to pay or replace.

The sets for a full year is generally for 33-weeks.  This equates to £7 a week or 23p per instrument per week.

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Grant C is now available

Keep an eye out in your Live Bulletin page in Quavers Rest for more details. A video will be made shortly to guide you through the process of applying.

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