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Hi, I’m James Hughes, a music teacher and freelance musician based in Gateshead, UK. I completed a BA in Music at Newcastle University in 2021 and a PGCE at Carmel Teacher Training Partnership in 2022. Since 2022 I have been teaching Music at Carmel College in Darlington while also performing as a freelance musician around the North East. I enjoy creating engaging, inclusive lessons, supporting learners of diverse needs, and coordinating concerts and musicals. I am committed to safeguarding, GDPR, and ongoing professional development, with experience in leading school showcases, trips, and community performances, as well as developing materials that reflect a range of genres and audiences.…Hi, I’m James Hughes, a music teacher and freelance musician based in Gateshead, UK. I completed a BA in Music at Newcastle University in 2021 and a PGCE at Carmel Teacher Training Partnership in 2022. Since 2022 I have been teaching Music at Carmel College in Darlington while also performing as a freelance musician around the North East. I enjoy creating engaging, inclusive lessons, supporting learners of diverse needs, and coordinating concerts and musicals. I am committed to safeguarding, GDPR, and ongoing professional development, with experience in leading school showcases, trips, and community performances, as well as developing materials that reflect a range of genres and audiences.

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Hi, I’m James Hughes, a music teacher and freelance musician based in Gateshead, UK. I completed a BA in Music at Newcastle University in 2021 and a PGCE at Carmel Teacher Training Partnership in 2022. Since 2022 I have been teaching Music at Carmel College in Darlington while also performing as a freelance musician around the North East. I enjoy creating engaging, inclusive lessons, supporting learners of diverse needs, and coordinating concerts and musicals. I am committed to safeguarding, GDPR, and ongoing professional development, with experience in leading school showcases, trips, and community performances, as well as developing materials that reflect a range of genres and audiences.…Hi, I’m James Hughes, a music teacher and freelance musician based in Gateshead, UK. I completed a BA in Music at Newcastle University in 2021 and a PGCE at Carmel Teacher Training Partnership in 2022. Since 2022 I have been teaching Music at Carmel College in Darlington while also performing as a freelance musician around the North East. I enjoy creating engaging, inclusive lessons, supporting learners of diverse needs, and coordinating concerts and musicals. I am committed to safeguarding, GDPR, and ongoing professional development, with experience in leading school showcases, trips, and community performances, as well as developing materials that reflect a range of genres and audiences.

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Hi, I’m James Hughes, a music teacher and freelance musician based in Gateshead, UK. I completed a BA in Music at Newcastle University in 2021 and a PGCE at Carmel Teacher Training Partnership in 2022. Since 2022 I have been teaching Music at Carmel College in Darlington while also performing as a freelance musician around the North East.

I enjoy creating engaging, inclusive lessons, supporting learners of diverse needs, and coordinating concerts and musicals. I am committed to safeguarding, GDPR, and ongoing professional development, with experience in leading school showcases, trips, and community performances, as well as developing materials that reflect a range of genres and audiences.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher of Music at Carmel College, Darlington

September 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025

Teaching music to Key Stage 3-5 pupils, developing schemes of work, coordinating showcases and musical theatre productions, and providing pastoral support with safeguarding. Engaged in data-informed lesson planning, extracurricular activities, and collaboration with stakeholders while maintaining up-to-date safeguarding policies.

Freelance Musician at Darlington/Newcastle (Freelance)

December 1, 2017 - November 12, 2025

Performs as a freelance musician across North East venues, negotiates setlists with stakeholders, creates engaging social media content, networks with industry professionals, and manages finances. Develops repertoire across genres and adapts to industry shifts.

Online Assistant at Sainsbury’s, Darlington

September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Handled online shopping data during night shifts with strong time management and accuracy to ensure efficient service.

Private Music Tuition Teacher at Self-employed, Darlington

July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017

Taught bespoke guitar/ukulele lessons to children and adults; prepared learning materials; provided progress feedback; maintained a safe, engaging learning environment and kept safeguarding certificates up to date.