Music Centre Instructor - Vocals

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate Music Centre, under North Yorkshire Council, seeks an inspiring music tutor with vocal coaching experience to lead on Saturdays in Harrogate.

You will teach every Saturday morning from 9am to 12:30pm, lead the Youth Choir and oversee Early Years courses for ages 2–5. Training is provided in the first year; the centre performs concerts across the year.

Qualifications

• Must have vocal experience and ability to facilitate groups of children as young as 2.
• Experience in teaching on Saturdays and leading youth choirs.
• Training and guidance provided during first year.

Responsibilities

• Teach on Saturday mornings 9am–12:30pm.
• Lead Youth Choir.
• Run Early Years courses for ages 2–5.
• Organise concerts and participate in annual showcases.

Skills

Vocal coaching

Group teaching

Youth choir leadership

Early Years education

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)