Drums Accompanist

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a confident Jazz drummer to join a vibrant music school. This role involves accompanying the Big Band course, working alongside talented professional tutors, and contributing to a dynamic learning environment. The position offers continued development opportunities, making it ideal for those passionate about music education. Join a community committed to diversity and inclusion, where your skills will shine and grow. If you are ready to make an impact in the world of jazz, this is the perfect chance for you!

Benefits

Pensions

UniDays

Car parking

Counselling

Cycle Scheme

Costco discounts

Education benefits

Season Ticket Loans

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounted Software

Discounted Room Hire

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Confident Jazz drummer needed for the Big Band course.
• Experience in collaborating with professional tutors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the Big Band course on Saturday mornings.
• Report to the Programme Manager for Performing Arts.

Skills

Jazz drumming

Collaboration with tutors

Job description

Salary: £15.28 per hour inclusive of holiday pay

Grade: Variable Hours

Post Type: Part Time

Contract Type: Variable Hours

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 01 January 2025

Reference: RHACC079-24

We are looking for a confident Jazz drummer to join Richmond Jazz School. You will accompany our Big Band course on Saturday mornings at our Parkshot centre in Richmond, under the direction of the tutor. Working as part of Richmond Jazz School, where all our tutors are talented professional practitioners, you will report to the Programme Manager for Performing Arts.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available.

We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

• Pensions
• UniDays
• Car parking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire
• Discounted Gym Membership

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensuring a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which include:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be from the most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media checks.