Music Centre Instructor

Applefields School; Whitby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Music Service is seeking a skilled Musical Director for the Whitby Music Centre's Pop Choir. This fixed-term maternity post will require building repertoire, leading rehearsals, and preparing performances for local events in Whitby.

The role is 1.75 hours per week, with 30 sessions per academic year pro-rata, starting in September. Applicants should have a music qualification and enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and leading rehearsals.
• Ability to work with youth and adults.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead rehearsals to develop musicianship.
• Prepare items to sing at local events and performances.
• Create an inclusive, engaging learning environment for all participants.

Skills

Repertoire knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding experience

Education

Degree in music/performance

Job description

Salary: £22,601 to £35,259 per annum pro rata
Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay
Contract: Fixed term to July 2027 (Maternity cover)
Hours: 1.75 per week
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Music Service is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Musical Director for the Pop Choir at Whitby Music Centre.

About us

Whitby Music Centre is a lively and very active Music Centre, providing musical learning for children and adults across a range of instruments and genres. Delivering musical activities in Whitby and the surrounding area, we provide regular perfaormance opportunities in our concerts and participation in community events.

Our friendly and dedicated pop choir welcomes young people and adults to discover and enjoy the musical, personal and social benefits of choral singing. The choir currently rehearse once a week during term time but the fun and friendship extend beyond weekly rehearsals!

The choir, which launched at the end of 2024, draws its repertoire from rock, pop and musicians. It performs at concerts and at festivals around the area, both on its own and with one of our bands.

About the role

Due to maternity leave, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Musical Director who will plan and lead rehearsals that develop the choir’s musicianship and motivate the members and prepare items to sing at local events.

The contract is for 1.75 hours per week, 30 sessions per academic year (pro-rata over 52 weeks). Additional time for concerts and events can also be claimed on a monthly basis.

The new post holder will begin the role in September covering maternity leave for a minimum of one term, possibly longer and will be run on a weekday evening to suit the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will be creative and enthusiastic, confident in supporting young people and adults at different stages of their musical journey. They will create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment, incorporating Youth Voice and child-centred approaches. They will be interested in contributing to the community of the music centre and collaborating with the wider staff team.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge repertoire and teaching strategies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in safeguarding and partnership working.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in music/performance.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.