Experienced Singing and Piano Tutor (mixed timetable) required for weekly one-to-one lessons on Sundays starting 01 March 2026.
The current timetable runs from 09:30 - 16:00 with a 60 min break at 12:30. It currently comprises child and adult learners, beginners to Grade 4, some of whome are preparing for Rock School or Trinity exams. This timetable may change.
Pay
The pay is £30p/h on a freelance basis.
Term Dates
The Conservatoire teaches in line with local state school terms as follows:
Spring 26 Term: 5th January - 29th March
Summer 26 Term: 13th April - 20th July
To Apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to Mairéad Sheerin (Artistic Director) at mairead.sheerin@conservatoire.org.uk before 1st February 2026.
Interviews
We anticipate holding interviews in the week beginning 1st February 2026.
Safeguarding
Blackheath Conservatoire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment.
We require all staff and freelance tutors to hold an Enhanced DBS and undertake Safeguarding Level One training - we can process a DBS for those who do not already hold one.
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Role:
Choir Director for Blackheath Conservatoire's weekly Women's Choir
Song class tutor for weekly adult class, Singers Unlimited
These two classes are usually taken by the same tutor, but we would consider separating them out. They will commence on Wednesday 7th September
Details:
Women's Choir takes place at 11-12 every Wednesday during term time. It has run for over 30 years and is a friendly, ambitious, non-auditioned choir of around 20 singers. Repertoire has included everything from Pergolesi's Stabat Mater to ABBA. The choir director accompanies the choir in rehearsals but an accompanist is provided for performances, if required.
Singers Unlimited takes place at 12.30-1.30 every Wednesday during term time. Singers bring a piece to perform and there are currently 8 singers in the class. Repertoire is broad - from folk to standard classical music, music theatre and pop. The class leader needs good piano and sight-reading skills.
Pay:
Women's Choir: £51p/h (1.5 x our standard hourly £34 p/h rate to reflect the prep required) on a freelance basis
Singers Unlimited: £34 p/h on a freelance basis
The Conservatoire teaches in line with local state school terms as follows:
Autumn 26: 7th September – 13th December
Spring 27: 4th January – 25 March
Summer 27: 12th April - 19th July
Application Deadline: Sunday 19th July
Interviews: On a rolling basis depending on receipt of applications and availability over the summer holidays.
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to Mairéad Sheerin (Artistic Director) at mairead.sheerin@conservatoire.org.uk All questions and queries are welcome and there is also the opportunity to sit in on sessions on Wednesdays 8th and 15th July - please contact Mairéad to organise.
Safeguarding: Blackheath Conservatoire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment. We require all staff and freelance tutors to hold Right to Work, Enhanced DBS and undertake Safeguarding Level One training - we can process a DBS for those who do not already hold one. We will seek work references, undertake online searches for prospective candidates before a job offer is confirmed.
Role: Experienced Brass and Piano tutor (mixed timetable) for weekly small group and one-to-one lessons on Mondays and/or Wednesdays starting on 7th September 2026.
Details: Current timetable:
Monday
17:45 - 18:15 - Cornet student (grade 2-3)
18:15 - 19:00 - Play! Piano (beginner, small group teaching)
19:00 - 19:30 - Piano student (working towards grade 1)
19.30 - 20:00 - Piano student (pre-grade 1)
20:00 - 20:30 - Trumpet/cornet student (grade 5)
Wednesday
16:00 - 16:45 - Play! Piano
16.45 - 17:00 - Piano student (beginner)
17:00 - 17:30 - Trumpet/cornet student (grade 2)
17:30 - 18:00 - Piano student (beginner)
18:00 - 18:45 - Play! Piano
This timetable can be subject to change and you can find more about the Play! programme on our website Courses page.
Pay:
£31/hr for individual teaching and £34/hr for group teaching on a freelance basis
Term Times
The Conservatoire teaches in line with local state school terms as follows:
Autumn 2026: 07 September - 13 December
Spring 2027: 04 January – 25 March
Summer 2027: 12 April - 19 July
How to Apply
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to Mairéad Sheerin (Artistic Director) at mairead.sheerin@conservatoire.org.uk
Application Deadline:
10 July 2026
Interviews:
From week beginning 13 July 2026 (this will include a short mock lesson)
Safeguarding
Blackheath Conservatoire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment. We require all staff and freelance tutors to hold Right to Work, Enhanced DBS and undertake Safeguarding Level One training - we can process a DBS for those who do not already hold one.
We will seek work references, undertake online searches and complete DBS checks for prospective candidates before a job offer is confirmed.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Completing room set ups for classes, including preparing rooms for the next day.
· Ensuring all the communal areas including the toilets are clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
· Responsible for the security of the buildings, including opening up the building in the morning or locking up at night.
· DIY maintenance
Essential
· Experience of working in a busy premises/facilities environment, preferably within arts education.
· Experience of logistics i.e., setting up rooms and equipment and packing down.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Enthusiastic, positive, flexible and abile to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
· Interest and enthusiasm for arts education
· Experience of working in a charity or social enterprise
Additional Information
The Blackheath Conservatoire is open 7 days a week. Classes and individual music lessons take place during the day and evening, and we are open from 8.30am through to 10pm /10.30pm during the weekdays.
Position: Permanent
Shift hours: Monday 3.30pm -10.30pm, Tuesday 4pm to 10pm,and Wednesday 4pm-10pm. Happy to discuss flexibility regarding the number of evening shift to be covered
Hourly rate: £14.80 per hour
Annual Leave: 20 days (pro rate) annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the Person Specification and reflect suitability for this role to: recruitment@conservatoire.org.uk
We are inviting applications on a rolling basis. Interviews are being scheduled as and when applications are received. Start date Summer 2026, precise date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Safeguarding
Blackheath Conservatoire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment. We require all staff and freelance tutors to hold Right to Work, Enhanced DBS and undertake Safeguarding Level One training - we can process a DBS for those who do not already hold one.
We will seek work references, undertake online searches and complete DBS checks for prospective candidates before a job offer is confirmed.
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