Head of Saxophone (Visiting Tutor)

Birmingham City University; Park Central; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Saxophone for their Woodwind Department. Starting in April 2026, you will enhance the training of saxophonists and engage in recruitment and outreach activities. This part-time role involves teaching and administration with competitive hourly pay based in Birmingham. Apply before the deadline of December 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced saxophone teacher.
• Experience in recruitment activities.
• Ability to provide one-to-one Principal Study tuition.

Responsibilities

• Build on current saxophone provision.
• Lead the recruitment of undergraduate and postgraduate saxophonists.
• Organise masterclasses and outreach activities.

Skills

Experience in saxophone teaching

Clear vision for future developments

Ability to coach chamber groups

Organisational skills for events

Job description

Department RBC: Music Location Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Salary per hour Post Type Part Time Term Time Release Date 13 November 2025 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 05 December 2025 Reference RBC25003

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Woodwind Department seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Saxophone to join our dedicated team of Visiting Tutors.

Beginning in April 2026, the successful candidate will build on our current provision for saxophone. They will bring a clear vision for future developments, ensuring that, under their leadership, the Department continues to offer top-class training which prepares RBC’s saxophonists for their professional lives. The postholder will play a crucial role in recruitment of both undergraduate and postgraduate saxophonists, and take an active role in outreach activities. They will also provide one-to-one Principal Study tuition, coach chamber groups and organise masterclasses and events for the department.

The role, which is overseen by the Head of Woodwind, is hourly paid: teaching is currently paid at £52.89 per hour, and the postholder will receive an allocation of hours at £28.80 per hour for administration and other activities relating to their leadership of the area. It would typically involve 2 days in Birmingham per week in term time.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Jenni Phillips, RBC's Head of Woodwind: [e-mail]

Deadline: Midnight on Friday 5 th December, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for interview in the new year.