Music Centre Instructor - Vocals

Applefields School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate Music Centre is seeking a passionate music tutor with vocal experience to teach on Saturdays and to lead the Youth Choir as well as Early Years courses for ages 2–5.

We welcome applicants from diverse musical backgrounds. Training will be provided, and the role includes weekend teaching with DBS disclosure required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in vocal coaching with children
• Ability to facilitate groups of children as young as 2
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment

Responsibilities

• Teach vocal lessons on Saturday mornings (9:00–12:30)
• Lead Youth Choir
• Deliver Early Years courses for ages 2–5
• Provide training and guidance during first year

Skills

Vocal coaching

Group teaching

Youth Choir leadership

Job description

Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type:Fixed term until August 2028

Hours: Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm (3.5 hours)
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Harrogate Music Centre is looking for an inspiring and passionate music tutor with experience in vocal coaching, to teach on Saturday mornings (from 9am to 12:30pm) and to lead our Youth Choir as well as the Early Years courses (from 2 to 5 years old)

About the service

We are a thriving music centre, with a longstanding tradition of producing excellent ensembles, for all ages and level of ability. Due to our current Early Years Music Education practitioner leaving, we are looking for a vocal tutor with experience working with young musicians.

About the role

We will welcome candidates from a wide range of musical backgrounds and prior experience, the only requisite is vocal experience and ability to facilitate groups of children as young as 2.

Training and guidance will be provided as needed, to support the right candidate during their first year in the role, should they need to develop their group teaching skills.

The music centre meets for 30 Saturday per year (approximately 10 each term) and performs a range of concerts across the whole year, from Christmas, Easter and Summer showcases.

Venue for Interview:

St Aidan's C of E High School (Harrogate)

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
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.