Quirky Choir - Emerging Choir Leaders - Traineeship

Quirky Choir - Emerging Choir Leaders - Traineeship

Quirky Choir Closing date: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
Yorkshire

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

As Quirky Choir approaches its 30th anniversary, we are running the first of 3 paid leadership development programmes for emerging choir leaders.

Job Description

Each successful Trainee will receive:

10 days training paid at £137.50 a day (i.e. 7.5 hours) over a 3 month period (includes planning and delivery)

Two shadowing sessions on other relevant creative health projects.

The opportunity to co-deliver and collaborate within Quirky Choir sessions.

The opportunity to lead elements of Quirky Choir sessions.

Group Continuous Professional Development (CPD), learning and discussion opportunities with fellow trainees.

Support to develop and grow within a supported, stimulating and professional environment.

The opportunity to be connected with singing groups across South Yorkshire.

Quirky Choir meets on a Wednesday night, 6.30-8.30pm, at The Point in Doncaster. Other hours will be agreed with each trainee, and we aim to work flexibly on availability.

Job Requirements

Trainees will be required to attend Quirky Choir sessions on Wednesday evenings at The Point in Doncaster, and other sessions to be discussed, to include taster sessions in the community, training sessions and performances. More details here: https://bit.ly/4dmwlwv

Job Responsibilities

Trainees will be expected to learn and practise songs, vocal exercises and warm-ups for Quirky Choir sessions to demonstrate their improving leadership skills. They will also be required to reflect on their development through the traineeship.
Trainees will be employed on a freelance basis and will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance contributions.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Quirky Choir - Emerging Choir Leaders - Traineeship
  • Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    Yorkshire
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Job: Quirky Choir - Emerging Choir Leaders - Traineeship

Job: Quirky Choir - Emerging Choir Leaders - Traineeship

Organisation: Quirky Choir

Postcode: DN1 2DR

How to Apply

All details in recruitment pack:
https://bit.ly/4dmwlwv