Choral Tutor

Music Mark; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised lunches during term time

Free tickets to selected concerts

Job summary

Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester seeks a Choral Tutor to join its renowned facility. This part-time role focuses on delivering Chetham’s Voices, developing vocal and choral ensembles for talented students aged 8–18, with hours roughly 1.5 hours per week over 6 rehearsal weeks, plus performances.

Candidates should have proven pedagogy at high standards, including experience leading choral groups and group coaching; start date January 2027 subject to checks; annual hours may vary as

Qualifications

• Exceptional Choral Tutor with proven pedagogical experience.
• Extensive experience leading choral and vocal ensembles.
• Experience developing students’ holistic musical education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Chetham’s Voices vocal and choral ensembles.
• Coach groups and lead students aged 8–18 to high performance levels.
• Support the education and development of talented young musicians.

Skills

Choral pedagogy

Ensemble leadership

Group coaching

Job description

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Choral Tutor to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre.

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Location

Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB

Contract Type

Part-Time Permanent

Closing Date

23rd October 2026 at 09:00

Pay: Hourly rate dependent on experience

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Choral Tutor to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English-speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The Job

• We are seeking an exceptional Choral Tutor with proven pedagogical experience at the highest of standards, coupled with extensive experience of leading choral and vocal ensembles.
• You will be committed to the education and development of exceptionally talented young people (aged 8-18). The ideal candidate will have a significant depth of experience in developing students’ holistic musical education.
• The role is focused upon the delivery of Chetham’s renowned vocal and choral ensembles (‘Chetham’s Voices’).
• Preferred candidates will have experience of group coaching and working with students to an advanced level in medium and large sized ensembles.
• Chetham’s believes in creating robust, rounded and relevant musicians of the future. We value tutors who share our aim to support students in achieving musical and personal breadth, in tandem with technical proficiency.
• Hours for this role are part-time with initial hours estimated c.1.5 hours per week x 6 rehearsal weeks – delivered as a Spring project – plus associated performances. Hours would be anticipated to increase in subsequent years. Additional choral teaching opportunities may arise as required during the year. NB. ‘Chetham’s Voices’ currently rehearses Tuesdays from 5.00pm – 6.30pm.
• Candidates will need to be flexible with regards to annual hours allocations, which necessarily change dependent upon student intake. Allocations are term-time only and will vary in duration dependent on the nature of the activity.
• Start date January 2027 subject to recruitment checks.

In Return

• Hourly rate dependent on experience.
• Benefits including subsidised catered lunches during term time and free tickets to selected concerts.

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg Charity 526702