Musical Director - Pop Choir (Whitby)

Northyorks; Whitby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Music Service is seeking a skilled Musical Director for the Whitby Music Centre Pop Choir. The role involves planning and leading rehearsals to develop musicianship and preparing pieces for local performances.

The post runs as a fixed-term maternity cover, starting as soon as possible and roughly 1.75 hours per week with additional concert time by arrangement. DBS enhanced disclosure is required and the post is based in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead rehearsals to develop the choir’s musicianship.
• Prepare items to sing at local events.
• Create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the wider staff team.

Skills

Repertoire knowledge

Teaching strategies

Communication skills

Safeguarding experience

Education

Degree/Postgraduate in music

Job description

North Yorkshire Music Service is seeking a skilled Musical Director for the Whitby Music Centre Pop Choir. The role involves planning and leading rehearsals to develop musicianship and preparing pieces for local performances.

The post runs as a fixed-term maternity cover, starting as soon as possible and roughly 1.75 hours per week with additional concert time by arrangement. DBS enhanced disclosure is required and the post is based in Whitby, North Yorkshire.