Choir Department Assistant

Music Mark; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Centre for Young Musicians in London is seeking an enthusiastic Choir Department Assistant to support our youth choirs and vocal department. Based at Morley College near London Waterloo, the role delivers 4 hours each Saturday (9:00–13:00) with opportunities for extra hours depending on experience.

You will assist choir leaders during rehearsals, take registers, share warm-ups, pass out music, and encourage students.

Formación

• Strong vocal skills.
• Collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of choral repertoire.
• Experience working with children and young people.

Responsabilidades

• Assist choir leaders during rehearsals.
• Complete registers.
• Share warm-ups.
• Pass out music.
• Direct and encourage students.

Conocimientos

Vocal skills

Collaborative approach

Choral repertoire knowledge

Experience with children/young people

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Choir Department Assistant to support our vibrant youth choirs and vocal department.

Centre for Young Musicians

Location

Contract Type

Self-Employed

Start Date

9th January 2027 (sooner depending on availability)

Closing Date

23rd November 2026 at 09:00

This support role includes assisting choir leaders during rehearsals, completing registers, sharing warm‑ups, passing out music, and directing and encouraging students. The role currently involves delivering 4 hours of work on Saturdays between 9.00 and 13.00, with the possibility of additional hours depending on specialism and experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong vocal skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for supporting young singers in a music education environment. Knowledge of choral repertoire and experience working with children and young people are a strong plus.

Our music centre is based at Morley College, near London Waterloo. All choir rehearsals take place at the nearby Notre Dame School 10 Saturdays per term.

Centre for Young Musicians offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a Centre for Advanced Training under the Department for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, Centre for Young Musicians is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition in London.

The Centre for Young Musicians Voice Department runs progressive programmes for young singers, building a strong foundation in vocal technique, ensemble singing, and musicianship. Choral ensembles include Junior Choir (Years 4-6), Choirs at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00 (Years 7+), and Chamber Choir (advanced ensemble for Years 10-12). In addition, the Head of Department works alongside seven voice tutors to provide individual lessons and chamber opportunities, as well as organize performances with the broader Centre for Young Musicians community.

Centre for Young Musicians offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a CAT under the Dept for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, Centre for Young Musicians is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition.

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