Freelance Music Leaders x 4
Fairbeats! Music Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
At Fairbeats! we create musical spaces that centre joy, belonging and connection. We are seeking dynamic music leaders with experience of working in community settings who are passionate about collaborating with children and families to create inspiring and meaningful musical experiences.
Our work at Rainbow Club is rooted in high-quality music-making, whilst recognising that the value of music extends beyond technical attainment. We use music as a tool for creativity, connection, wellbeing and participation, supporting children to develop both musically and personally.
Successful applicants will be enthusiastic collaborators, committed to reflective practice. We are also keen to work with leaders who can help identify children who may benefit from further musical opportunities and progression routes where appropriate.
Work will be offered in termly blocks of 10-12 sessions and each Saturday session will include 2 x 45 minute sessions with children aged 6 - 8 and 8 - 11 and 1 x 30 minute session with children aged 4 - 6.
Job Requirements
You will:
Have experience of music-making in community or participatory settings in a leading role
Are confident working collaboratively with children, families and colleagues, and have experience in Youth Voice and Choice
Bring creativity, flexibility and curiosity to your practice
Are innovative and reflective
Are excited to work with the Artistic Director to build a new direction and vision at Fairbeats Rainbow Club
Seek to understand the balance between technique and musicianship, process and performance and how these interconnect in a community setting
Have a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, participant wellbeing and anti-racist practice
Understand and value the role of community music in creating positive social impact
Preferably have some knowledge and experience of trauma informed practice
Job Responsibilities
Deliver 3 engaging, joyful, inclusive and high-quality creative music sessions to children aged 4 - 11 each week (in groups of up to 15)
Deliver sessions which lead to our desired outcomes for young people of increased wellbeing (specifically belonging, connection, confidence, self-expression and agency)
Ensure youth voice and choice is a key value and part of the weekly music sessions - giving young people a voice to shape the sessions and the music within it
Work collaboratively with fellow music leaders to plan, deliver and evaluate sessions
Attend termly training, planning and evaluation meetings (the first full team meeting takes place on Saturday 12th September 2026)
Support with identifying young people who may benefit from additional opportunities within and beyond Fairbeats (eg through 1:1 instrumental & vocal lessons, group activities in music, mentoring, or opportunities within other art forms)
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Freelance Music Leaders x 4
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Freelance Music Leaders x 4
Job: Freelance Music Leaders x 4
Organisation: Fairbeats! Music
Postcode: SE13 6AL
How to Apply
To express your interest in this role, you can either send:
- a CV (2 page maximum) and covering letter (2 page maximum)
- or a short video/audio recording of no longer than 5 minutes (including an outline of your professional
experience)
Please highlight your experience and how this meets the ‘about you’ qualities outlined in the job description as
well as explaining your interest in and suitability for the role.
Applications should be emailed to Helen Hendry,
Programmes and Operations Director: [email protected] by Monday 6 July at 10am.
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026, 10am
Interviews taking place: Thursday 16th July 2026 (in person in Lewisham - venue tbc)
Start date: To be confirmed based on availability of applicants
- Contact name: Helen Hendry
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Fairbeats! Music
Fairbeats is a music charity working with young refugees, asylum seekers, newly arrived migrants and their families. We work with community centres across south London and the families we work with come from all over the world.