Youth Choir Leader

Music Mark; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A choral organization seeks disciplined Choir Workshop Leaders in the West Midlands to lead structured sessions for schools from January 2026. The role requires proven experience with children, strong behaviour management skills, and the ability to maintain high musical standards. Candidates must demonstrate reliability and professionalism in all aspects of their work. Apply by emailing your CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading choirs or vocal workshops with children.
• Strong behaviour management and leadership presence.
• Confidence in leading vocal warm-ups and technique.
• Ability to plan sessions with clear musical and behavioural outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly, structured choir sessions in assigned schools.
• Provide clear behaviour expectations and maintain engagement.
• Use written session plans for every workshop.

Skills

Leading choirs

Behaviour management

Vocal warm-ups

Session planning

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

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

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.

Location: West Midlands

Contract Type: Self-Employed

Start Date: January 2026

Closing Date: 15th December 2025 at 17:00

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.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience leading choirs or vocal workshops with children
• Strong behaviour management and leadership presence
• 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and a short covering letter (maximum of 1 page) to Hannah Lant at [e-mail].

Your letter should confirm:

• Relevant experience with young people
• Confidence in managing behaviour
• Ability to maintain high musical standards
• Availability January–March/April 2026 (Spring term)

Armonico Consort is a critically acclaimed choir and instrumental ensemble renowned for inspiring audiences with passionate performances and providing imaginative singing opportunities for young people.