Senior Music Tutor

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts institution in London is seeking a full-time Musical Theatre teacher dedicated to delivering high-quality training. The successful candidate will foster a positive environment while teaching singing, overseeing student assessments, and actively participating in school initiatives to uphold the school’s esteemed reputation in the performing arts.

Qualifications

• Balance of professional and teaching skills required.
• Experience in musical education and singing teaching essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote welfare and ensure high-quality musical theatre training.
• Teach from the music and singing curriculum, maintaining high standards.
• Assess student progress and engage in external concerts.

Skills

Teaching

Music education

Singing

Job description

Summary:

This is a permanent, full-time role within ArtsEd. We are committed to transforming performer training for the modern industry. The appointed individual should ideally possess a balance of professional and teaching skills to ensure ArtsEd remains a leader in professional Musical Theatre training. The School of Musical Theatre offers a BA (Hons) and Cert HE validated by City, University of London. The current intake includes 50 BA (Hons) and 30 Foundation students annually, with funding from the Dance and Drama Awards scheme. The school also runs outreach and short-course activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Music to uphold high standards in singing and musical education, fostering morale and cooperation within the busy Music department with a positive and proactive attitude.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons under your responsibility and contact.
• Contribute to the efficient, safe, and high-quality delivery of Musical Theatre training.
• Teach a range of classes from the current music and singing curriculum, details of which are outlined below.
• Maintain high standards in teaching singing, music, and related subjects throughout the School of Musical Theatre.
• Participate in curriculum review processes as appropriate.
• Be a member of the Musical Theatre School Executive team.
• Serve as a Personal Tutor in accordance with the school’s Personal Tutor policy.
• Possibly undertake additional pastoral responsibilities, including Head of Year duties.
• Participate in external auditions and selection processes.
• Engage in external concerts and events as required.
• Assess student progress through written Critical Reflection journals, practical classwork, projects, and performances, including end-of-year assessments.
• Monitor student attendance and maintain discipline within the student body.