Music Centre Instructor – Vocals

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate Music Centre, part of North Yorkshire Council, is seeking an inspiring music tutor with vocal coaching experience to teach on Saturday mornings (9am–12:30pm) and to lead our Youth Choir and Early Years courses for ages 2–5.

Training will be provided as needed, and candidates should be able to engage groups of young musicians while staying committed to a year-round schedule that includes performances across the year.

Qualifications

• Must have vocal experience.
• Ability to facilitate groups of children as young as 2 years old.

Responsibilities

• Teach on Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:30.
• Lead Youth Choir.
• Lead Early Years courses for ages 2–5.

Skills

Vocal coaching

Group teaching

Youth Choir leadership

Early Years teaching

Young learners

Job description

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.

For further information about the role please contact Martin Berger on [e-mail]

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Key dates

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Venue for Interview: St Aidan’s C of E High School (Harrogate)

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £22,601 to £35,259 per annum pro rata

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Sector: Education

Sector: Skills and Learning

Job Role: Teacher