At Thornbury Area Youth Music (TAYM), we’re excited to be expanding our team and are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Woodwind Tutor to join us from September 2026.

Since launching in 2015, we’ve grown into a vibrant charity supporting over 100 young musicians aged 4–18 across South Gloucestershire and North Bristol. Our mission is simple: to make high-quality music-making accessible to all, remove barriers to participation, and inspire a lifelong love of music.

As part of our friendly team of tutors, you’ll deliver woodwind lessons to individuals and small groups, from beginners through to more advanced players. You’ll also have the opportunity to direct or co-direct ensembles and play a key role in our lively Saturday morning music centre at Manorbrook Primary School.

Our sessions are full of energy and variety, from orchestras and wind groups to theory, improvisation, and choir. We take pride in creating a supportive environment where every young person can progress and perform, with end-of-term concerts that bring our whole community together.

This role typically involves around 3–3.5 hours of teaching on Saturday mornings during term time, with a current pay rate of £36 per hour. Beyond teaching, you’ll be part of a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to musical excellence and enjoyment.

If you’re passionate about inspiring young musicians and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close on 8 May 2026.

TAYM Wins Tesco Stronger Starts Grant!

We’re thrilled to announce that TAYM has been awarded a £1,500 grant through the Tesco Stronger Starts initiative, thanks to the incredible support from our local community in Thornbury.

After a public vote held in the local Tesco store, our project secured first place — an achievement made possible by everyone who voted for us.

This generous grant will make a huge difference to TAYM, helping us to continue delivering our musical services and making learning an instrument accessible to all children.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tesco and to all who cast their votes in support of TAYM.

TAYM Recognised in Thornbury Mayor’s Awards

Earlier this year, TAYM was recognised in the Thornbury Town Council Mayor's Awards. We were delighted to make it through to the semi-finals in the “Arts Organisation” category!

The Thornbury Town Council Mayor’s Awards are a civic award dedicated to celebrating the outstanding contributions of our vibrant Thornbury community. They are awarded in several categories including Volunteering, Arts, Sports, and Business — recognising those making a difference in these areas.

Message from the Mayor

“On behalf of the town of Thornbury, I want to extend my gratitude to you for your outstanding contributions and commitment to our community. Through your dedication you have made a lasting impact, and it is an honour to recognise you as a nominee of the Thornbury Mayor's Awards 2025.

Your nomination serves as a reflection of the positive change you bring to our town. It is because of individuals like you that our community continues to thrive and grow in the right direction.

Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

We are truly lucky to have individuals like you shaping the future of Thornbury.”

Find out more about the Mayor's Awards and this year's winners here.

Thank You to Our Supporters

TAYM would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the following groups and organisations for their generous financial support, which has played a crucial role in advancing our mission of fostering young musical talent. Through their contributions, TAYM has been able to provide fantastic educational opportunities for young musicians.

Rockhampton Folk Music Festival

The Rockhampton Folk Music Festival Outreach Project will, once again, be hosting a mini concert/workshop with TAYM students.

This year's event takes place on Saturday 14th June, 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Thornbury Lions

TAYM is grateful for the continuing support of Thornbury Lions.

The Lions raise much of their funding through their Charity Book Shop in St Mary Shopping Centre, Thornbury.

Open Monday – Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm, the shop offers a huge range of books, maps, jigsaws – and sheet music!

Thornbury Masonic Lodge

Thornbury Masons raise funds for a range of local and national charities.

TAYM is very grateful for their ongoing support.

SCOPS Arts Trust

The Arts Trust supports children's and young people's instrumental music education.

TAYM is delighted to have been awarded a grant in recognition of its contribution towards music education.

VOTE FOR US!

TAYM is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.

Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to local community projects, with a particular focus on children and young people.

Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to receive grant awards, and Tesco customers can vote for the group they think should take away the top award in their local Tesco store.

TAYM is one of the groups on the shortlist in Thornbury.

TAYM Local Music Lessons – Thornbury

Encouraging local students to join affordable music lessons on Saturday mornings during term times in a safe, dedicated, and fun environment.

Voting is open in the Tesco Thornbury store from mid-January to the end of March 2025.

Customers will cast their vote using a blue token given to them at the check-out each time they shop.

Tesco's Stronger Starts – previously known as Tesco Community Grants – has already provided over £117 million to more than 67,000 projects across Britain.

A Generous Donation of £250!

Keith Gayler, Charity Steward, Thornbury Lodge Masons, dropped into TAYM on Saturday 11th November and presented Trudy Monday, Head of Centre with a generous donation of £250.

Keith took a guided tour, meeting TAYM Tutors and hearing performances by some of the students.

He said, “I did enjoy my visit today and thank you for the guided tour. I could see the expressions of enjoyment on everybody’s face, it is obviously a very happy morning for all students. And your tutors were all so enthusiastic.”

Trudy thanked Keith, and the members of Thornbury Lodge for this generous donation, and assured him that the funding was greatly appreciated.