Youth Choir Leader

MUSIC MARK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable choir organization seeks disciplined Choir Workshop Leaders to deliver structured sessions in schools from January 2026. This role requires previous experience leading choirs with children, excellent behaviour management, and musicianship. Candidates must be available for the spring term and maintain high standards in musical delivery and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading choirs or vocal workshops with children.
• Strong behaviour management and leadership presence.
• Secure musicianship, confidence in leading warm-ups.
• Ability to plan sessions with clear outcomes.
• Understanding of safeguarding & professional boundaries.
• Availability January-March/April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly structured choir sessions in schools.
• Provide clear behaviour expectations and high engagement.
• Use session plans for workshops and prepare resources.
• Correct musical aspects and demonstrate session progression.
• Maintain professional communication with schools and staff.
• Attend mandatory training and feedback sessions.

Skills

Leading choirs or vocal workshops with children

Behaviour management and leadership

Musicianship

Conducting vocal warm-ups

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding understanding

Managing behaviour

Maintaining musical standards

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly, structured choir sessions in assigned schools, following Armonico Consort's AC Academy "house style".
• Provide clear behaviour expectations, firm classroom control and high engagement at all times.
• Use written session plans for every workshop (to be shared on request).
• Actively correct intonation, posture, breath support, diction and tone.
• Demonstrate clear progression across sessions towards performance readiness.
• Use provided resources and repertoire fully prepared and in advance.
• Maintain punctuality, reliability and professional communication with schools and Armonico staff.
• Attend mandatory training and feedback sessions with AC's Lead Choral Director.
• Support and attend spring rehearsals and performances.

Failure to meet expected standards in planning, musical delivery, behaviour management or professionalism may result in immediate removal from the programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading choirs or vocal workshops with children.
• Strong behaviour management and leadership presence.
• Secure musicianship (pitch, rhythm, musicality, part‑singing).
• Confidence in leading vocal warm‑ups and technique.
• Ability to plan sessions with clear musical and behavioural outcomes.
• Excellent reliability, organisation and communication.
• Understanding of safeguarding & professional boundaries.
• Willingness to receive and act on direct feedback.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Right to work in the UK.
• (Piano/keyboard skills strongly preferred). All work will be delivered in accordance with the legal, safeguarding and data protection obligations contained in the Armonico-Transformation Trust agreement.
• Relevant experience with young people.
• Confidence in managing behaviour.
• Ability to maintain high musical standards.
• Availability January-March/April 2026 (Spring term).

About the role

Armonico Consort seeks disciplined, reliable Choir Workshop Leaders for Phase 2 of its partnership with the Transformation Trust from January 2026. You'll deliver high‑energy, structured, ambitious sessions preparing schools for a spring operetta. Consistency, planning & musical authority are essential.

Compensation

£55 per hour (for up to 3‑hour sessions), £240 per day (for days exceeding 3 hours).