Choir Leader | County Cork, ROI

Rock Choir Ltd; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Choir Ltd in Ireland is seeking passionate Choir Leaders to grow local communities. You will lead choirs for ~5 hours weekly per choir, traveling to each location with your own keyboard, PA, and head mic.

A strong singing voice and confident piano accompaniment are essential, with prior choir-leading experience preferred but not required. The role runs across multiple locations in Cork, Ballincollig, Carrigaline and Glanmire, with a structured term schedule and an uncapped bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to sing and play piano confidently.
• Provide own equipment (portable keyboard, PA system, head mic).
• Willingness to travel to choir locations within ~1 hour of home address.
• Previous choir-leading experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop local choir communities.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive, and uplifting choir experiences.
• Travel to multiple choir locations to run sessions (approx. five hours per week per choir).
• Attend training and perform in scheduled terms as part of the Rock Choir program.

Skills

Singing

Piano

Education

Music degree desirable

Job description

Locations: Cork, Ballincollig, Carrigaline & Glanmire. Interviews: Dec - March | Training: May - August | Expected Start Date: September 2027 Application deadline: Sunday 10th January 2027. Please note that applications may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

Base Pay: €46,770 pro rata, plus an uncapped bonus scheme offering significant earning potential based on performance. This is based on running the minimum of three choirs, with each choir requiring approximately five hours per week.

About Us

Rock Choir is the UK and Ireland’s leading contemporary choir, find out more HERE

About The Role

We're looking for passionate and dynamic Choir Leaders to inspire and grow our local communities in Ireland. Working approximately five hours per week for each choir, you'll use your musical talent, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to deliver engaging, inclusive, and uplifting choir experiences.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be confident in both Singing and the Piano. These are fundamental aspects of the role, and we can only consider candidates who are able to both sing and play piano confidently. You are required to provide your own equipment such as a portable keyboard, PA system and head mic. You will also need to travel to each of your choir locations, this shouldn’t be longer than a 1 hour drive from your home address. Previous choir-leading experience is preferred but not essential.

Schedule at a Glance

• Choirs run Monday to Thursday
• The number of choirs you run will depend on your locations, see above for more details
• Three 10-week terms per year
• Each choir rehearses for 1.5 hours per week during term time
• Attend two Friday meetings per term
• Complete three short training courses each year
• Performances outside the regular term schedule

The Rock Choir Teaching Year

Summer - 10 weeks between September-December

Autumn - 10 Weeks between January-April

Spring - 10 Weeks between May-July

*Please note that some performances and training events will happen outside of this schedule.

The Application Process

As part of the process, you will be asked to submit an audition video.

To help us review your application as quickly as possible, please ensure your video meets all the following requirements:

• Demonstrate your current abilities, no matter the level
• The performance must be a solo audition, featuring only you.
• You must be singing and accompanying yourself on the piano.
• The recording must have been made within the last 30 days.
• No additional instruments, backing tracks, or band members should be included.

Following these guidelines will help us review your application efficiently and ensure your musical abilities are assessed fairly. Please note that if your audition video does not meet these requirements, we may be unable to process your application.

Music or Teaching degree desirable but not essential.