The Roundhouse Trust

Arts Council England; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 22.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Roundhouse is seeking two freelance tutors to support the Music Collective, an eight-month programme for young creatives in London. You will help design and deliver songwriting, production, collaboration, recording and live performance, guiding collaborators to produce original music.

We welcome experienced music practitioners with strengths in songwriting and music production. You will work with young musicians aged 18-25, foster an inclusive environment, and ensure safeguarding requirements

Formación

• Experience designing and delivering projects for young creatives in music.
• Proven ability to guide collaborative music-making and develop original work.
• Excellent communication, organisation and facilitation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver approximately 28 weekly Tuesday sessions during term time and contribute to planning and evaluation.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages experimentation and peer learning.
• Support participants to develop original music for public showcase or performance.

Conocimientos

Songwriting

Music production

Facilitation

Youth engagement

Descripción del empleo

Wed, 30 Sep 2026">published - Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for two freelance tutors to support the planning, design and delivery of our Music Collective programme for young creatives.

Job Description

About the role:
The Music Collective is a community of approximately 12 talented artists and musicians who come together for an eight-month programme of songwriting, performance and recording. The programme is designed to elevate participants' creative practice and support them to produce exceptional, original music in collaboration with other artists.
Working as part of the Music Collective team, the tutors will support participants throughout the programme, facilitating creative sessions and helping young musicians to develop original work through songwriting, production, collaboration, recording and live performance.
The tutors will create an inclusive and supportive environment where young creatives can experiment, collaborate and develop their artistic practice, while working towards the programme's agreed creative goals and public outcomes.
The role will involve delivering approximately 28 weekly Tuesday evening sessions during term time, alongside programme planning, preparation and evaluation. Tutors will work closely with the Roundhouse team and other professional artists involved in the programme.

Job Requirements

About you:
We are looking for experienced music practitioners with strong experience in songwriting and music production, and a track record of designing and delivering projects for young creatives within the music sector.
You will have experience working with a multitude of instrumentalists and musicians, supporting young creatives to develop original work for public showcase or performance. You will be confident facilitating collaborative music-making and creating an inclusive, supportive and creatively ambitious environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration and peer learning.
You will have excellent communication, organisational and facilitation skills, as well as knowledge and understanding of the youth music sector. Experience of working with young creatives, ideally aged 18-25, and knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults at risk are essential.

Job Responsibilities

We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the creative industries and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
The successful candidates must have a current and acceptable enhanced DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.

Dates:
Auditions: Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026, 5.30pm-9pm
Welcome session: Tuesday 15 December 2026
Programme delivery: Tuesday evenings, 5.30pm-9.30pm, from 12 January to 3 August 2027, with breaks during half term.
The role requires a commitment to the full eight-month Music Collective programme, including approximately 28 weekly Tuesday evening sessions during term time.
There may also be ad-hoc planning days and meetings as required and agreed with the Roundhouse Music team.

• Job Title: Music Collective Tutor ( Freelancer )
• Artform: Charity
• Role: Creative
• Contract: Contract
• Location: London