Choir Leader | Maternity Cover | Wiltshire/Somerset

Rock Choir Ltd; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of term bonus

Job summary

Rock Choir Ltd is seeking a vibrant Choir Leader to provide maternity cover for Summer and Autumn Terms 2027. You will lead one 1.5-hour session per week at each of four locations (Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster/Westbury & Chippenham), delivering engaging rehearsals with pre-provided materials.

The role suits a peripatetic music or singing teacher with experience in group singing, and includes completing basic training before the term starts. Training, marketing and session resources are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading group singing or performing arts tuition.
• Ability to cover rehearsals across multiple locations in the area.
• Willing to complete basic training before the term starts.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly evening rehearsals at four local choir groups (one 1.5-hour session per week per location).
• Deliver engaging sessions using pre-provided teaching materials.
• Assist with minimal administration tasks as required; training and handover provided.

Skills

Peripatetic teaching experience

Group singing

Vocal coaching

Session delivery

Education

Music/Teaching degree desirable

Job description

Locations: Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster/Westbury & Chippenham

Contract Period: Summer Term 2027 (26th April to 8th July) and Autumn Term 2027 (13th September to 25th November 2027)

Contract Type: Temporary cover contract.

Contract Length: Up to 20 weeks, depending on cover requirements.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday evenings (Part-time)

Pay: £320 per week, plus end of term bonus (bonus amount dependant on choir member conversion and retention rates)

Please note that applications may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Important: This is a temporary cover position. This role would suit a peripatetic music/singing teacher, or singing teacher experienced in group singing classes and/or performing arts classes. You will be required to complete basic training for the role before the term starts.

Role Overview

We are seeking a vibrant and talented Choir Leader to provide cover during a maternity leave for the Summer and Autumn Terms of 2027. This role is ideally suited to a peripatetic music or singing teacher, or an experienced vocal coach with a background in group singing and performing arts tuition. You will be responsible for leading weekly evening rehearsals across four vibrant local choir groups, delivering engaging sessions using pre-provided teaching materials. All administration, marketing, social media, gig organization, lesson plans, sheet music, backing tracks, lyric sheets, and session registers are managed for you, allowing you to focus entirely on preparing and delivering dynamic rehearsals.

You will cover one 1.5-hour session per week per choir location.

Weekly Rehearsal Schedule

• Mondays: Trowbridge Choir (7:15 PM – 8:45 PM)
• Tuesdays: Frome Choir (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
• Wednesdays: Warminster / Westbury Choir (7:45 PM – 9:15 PM)
• Thursdays: Chippenham Choir (7:45 PM – 9:15 PM)

Note: Availability for the handover evenings between Monday 15th March and Thursday 18th March 2027 is desirable so you can meet the choir members alongside the current Choir Leader.

Music or Teaching degree desirable but not essential.