Choir Accompanist and Piano Teacher (September 2026)
London Youth Conservatoire Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
London Youth Conservatoire is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic choir accompanist and piano teacher from Saturday 5 September 2026 onwards.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
A relevant music degree, ideally gained at a music conservatoire (or similar)
A passion for pedagogy, with an ability to inspire and motivate the students
Experience of teaching children age 5+ and adults alike
Ability to teach piano from beginner to diploma level
Strong track record in preparing students for grade exams (ABRSM/Trinity)
Excellent sight-reading skills to read complex musical scores
Be able to harmonise by ear to support warm-ups/exercises
Good professional performing experience
Energetic, punctual, organised, and able to work as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in the Kod ly approach, or willingness to learn in order to incorporate some elements in your teaching
Relevant safeguarding training
Days:
Saturdays, during term time only, until 3rd July 2027. Term dates available on our website.
Job Responsibilities
The planned workload is as follows:
- 2 hours of accompanying children's choirs on Saturdays (between 9am and 11am). There might be additional work available on an occasional basis.
- 2 hours of 1-to-1 piano lessons (between 12pm and 2pm)
Employment type:
Self-employed position (34 weeks service contract, renewable).
Please note before applying: continuity of teaching at the school is valued and candidates should ideally
be available every Saturday during term-time (please refer to dates on our website).
Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record check) is compulsory.
Service fee:
Accompanist rate: £37/hour
One-to-one lessons rate: £42.25/hour
Location:
London Youth Conservatoire at Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green, Fulham SW6 4UN
Job Overview
- Job Title: Choir Accompanist and Piano Teacher (September 2026)
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Dates Recruitment Process:
Application deadline: Thursday 20 August 2026, midnight
Interview if selected: Wednesday 26 August 2026, daytime (online)
Start date: Saturday 5 September 2026
Contact:
Please send CV and cover letter to the Head of School Audrey Milheres:
[email protected]
You should include contact details for 2 referees.
For further information on the school please visit: www.londonyouthconservatoire.org.uk
- Contact email: [email protected]
About London Youth Conservatoire
London Youth Conservatoire, a thriving and dynamic non-selective music school in London, offers a comprehensive music education from beginner to Grade 8 and beyond with individual instrumental lessons; musicianship and theory classes; and several orchestras, ensembles, jazz groups and choirs. The school welcomes students aged 4 to 18 as well as adults.