Music school teacher for rhythmic ensemble playing and music activities in primary school for Ballerup Music & Culture School - Bamuk

We are seeking a music school teacher with a diverse rhythmic and music pedagogical background – together with teachers and pedagogues in the primary school – to teach ensemble playing at all levels and grades. We are looking for you who have pedagogical insight into and understanding of the reality of primary schools, and who can facilitate and engage in close, equal collaborations with primary school teachers.

In addition, the position consists of teaching band starter at the Music School and actively taking part in Bamuk's many concert activities in the Music School House and at Ballerup's primary schools. The position is at least 16 hours/week starting 1 January 2027 and is expected to be distributed over 3 fixed weekdays.

Music elective and 2-teacher arrangement at SMUK school

Måløvhøj School and Bamuk have a close collaboration around SMUK – Creative, Musical, Creative School. At SMUK, the musical/creative expression is in play throughout the school day, and as a music school we are involved in activities both during and outside school hours. At SMUK you will teach music in a 2-teacher arrangement in the middle school together with a music teacher from the primary school, and you will, together with a colleague, teach and conduct exams in Music as an Elective for 7th and 8th grades.

Together with your colleagues who teach in companion, music satellite and solo instrument, you will take part in concerts and other shared activities at SMUK school’s two departments.

Spireband and Bandstarter

At the Music School and possibly at other municipal primary schools you will teach beginner students in Spireband and Bandstarter in the afternoons.

Possibility for further education

At Bamuk we are committed to learning from the reality around us and creating music school offerings that are relevant for all children – regardless of background and prerequisites. Our teachers participate continuously in courses, education and pedagogical studies – and as a new music school teacher you will be offered professional development in areas such as classroom management, special education and elective subject teaching. You therefore do not need to be a specialist in advance – as long as you are curious to bring your professionalism into play in even more fields.

We take time for collegial community and communication

In addition to all the tasks related to teaching, concerts, team collaboration and cross-cutting collaboration, we expect you to understand the value of and prioritise time to communicate with colleagues, administration and management and generally stay updated on the school's many activities. The position naturally includes working time and tools for this. As an employee at Bamuk you become part of a strong professional community and you will have access to Bamuk’s central music and culture school house, Gl. Rådhusvej 13, 2720 Ballerup, as well as to the primary schools.

Your qualifications consist, among others, of

• Relevant music pedagogy education from conservatoire, university or university college.
• Experience with teaching and motivating children and young people to engage in music
• A broad instrumental background; - you can teach several instruments.
• Pedagogical/didactic insight – especially with regard to teaching in groups/classrooms.
• Initiative and courage to engage in new concert and teaching formats in collaboration with colleagues both inside and outside the music school.

If you have other musical skills, pedagogical experiences or experience with coordinating roles, project management or similar, we would like to hear about it.

A little about us

Bamuk is a large music and culture school with almost 1400 activity students and 40 staff and has existed since 1966. We have an active culture school house close to the center in Ballerup and offer our students and staff good physical frameworks around the education. At Bamuk we work purposefully with and prioritise a healthy and good work environment with a high degree of influence and openness to new ideas and initiatives. You will become part of a large, diverse and passionate staff group.

Ballerup is a strong cultural city, and we collaborate extensively with the city's venues, theatres, libraries and youth and primary schools to create a vibrant cultural life for the city's residents. We have a large talent line and collaborate with other music schools to create a strong and developmental talent environment across municipal borders.

Would you like to know more?

You can learn more about the position by contacting Maria Winther Jørgensen, tel. 41170589.

Read more about Ballerup Municipality as an employer at job.ballerup.dk

Employment process and salary

The starting date is 1 January 2027.

We expect to hold interviews in week 47, 2026. For the interview you should bring examples of your teaching – e.g., by demonstrating materials or teaching plans – with regard to repertoire, progression and your general pedagogical perspective.

In addition, all candidates are asked to prepare 5 minutes of solo repertoire of your choice on an optional instrument.

The position is, as a rule, 16 hours and a permanent position.

Application deadline: 10 November 2026.

We offer salary and employment terms according to the collective agreement for music school teachers in municipalities and according to principles of local salary formation and after agreement with the negotiating organization.

The salary range for the position is DKK 33,475 – 44,812 per month before pension (37 hours)

The salary depends on a negotiation between the manager and the professional organization that has the right to negotiate for the applicable collective agreement.

The salary composition depends on your education, documented seniority and qualifications.

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We look forward to meeting you.