Junior Guildhall Composition Coordinator

GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the performing arts is seeking a passionate Composition Co-Ordinator to inspire young musicians at their renowned music school. This exciting role involves providing personalized tuition and leading engaging workshops for talented students aged 11-18. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the school offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the musical development of the next generation of artists. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering creativity and talent in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with talented students in a music education setting.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 tuition and lead workshops effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tuition and lead workshops for music students.
• Develop departmental opportunities and manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Musical Composition

Teaching Skills

Workshop Leadership

Education

Degree in Music

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Junior Guildhall Composition Co-Ordinator Vacancy

Junior Guildhall has a vacancy for a Composition Co-Ordinator starting from September 2025 at the Silk Street campus, Barbican, as part of the Music Course for students aged 11–18. This role offers an opportunity for a highly motivated, outstanding musician with experience working with talented students to contribute to this specialist music school on Saturdays.

The responsibilities include delivering 1:1 tuition, leading workshops, and developing departmental opportunities. Currently, the role involves up to 4 hours of teaching on Saturdays and 1-2 hours of administrative work weekly, with potential for further development.

About Guildhall School of Music and Drama

The Guildhall School is a leading conservatoire and drama school in the UK, providing inspiring training for musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners. Located in the City of London, it is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023 and is among the top ten performing arts institutions worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2023. It also tops the Guardian University Guide music league table.

We promote innovation, experimentation, and research, and are a prominent provider of lifelong learning in the performing arts for various age groups and professionals.

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS checks are required. For more details, visit our website or apply online at https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk. Alternatively, contact us at 020 7332 3978 quoting reference OOGS9217. A minicom service is available at 020 7332 3732.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 2 June 2025

Interview date: Saturday 14 June 2025

Applications must include a completed form; late applications will not be accepted.

Equality and Safeguarding

Guildhall School values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other minority communities. We are part of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting the minimum criteria. We support adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is reviewing pay and reward practices to ensure fairness and competitiveness across the organization.