Saturday Choir Leader

Saturday Choir Leader

Merton Music Foundation Closing date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Teaching
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic choral leader to spearhead Merton Music Foundation’s two main Saturday choirs at our South Wimbledon Music Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to shape their musical direction, lead rehearsals and prepare singers for concerts across the borough and beyond.

Job Description

Saturday Choir Lead - Young Voices & Voice Box, SW19, £40ph

We are looking for a choir leader for two Saturday choirs at Merton Music Foundation's South Wimbledon Music Centre:

Merton Young Voices, 9am-10am, for children in Years 3-6
VoiceBox - 10am-11am, for young people in Years 7-13

Each choir brings together approximately 40 singers, supported by a dedicated accompanist. The Choir Leader will shape the musical direction of both ensembles, plan and deliver engaging rehearsals, and select and prepare repertoire. They will create an inclusive and supportive environment, inspiring singers of different abilities, including learners with SEND, to develop their vocal skills, musicianship and confidence.

The role involves preparing both choirs for the Foundation's busy programme of concerts and events across Merton and beyond throughout the academic year. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to co-lead MMF's massed choirs at our biennial Royal Albert Hall schools' concert, bringing together 1,500 young musicians and singers from across our borough.

Additional Saturday Opportunities, SW19 £35.50, £36.50ph
For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to extend their Saturday teaching day by leading additional activity. This could include (dependent on experience):
Merton Jazz Vocal Collective: leading a small group of secondary aged singers exploring jazz repertoire.
Jazz Jumpers: Leading a beginner level jazz and improvisation group.
Instrumental/singing tuition: Teaching 1-1 or small group singing or instrumental lessons, subject to demand and availability.

Once appointed to MMF's tutor panel, offers of work can be made in response to demand and tutor availability.

For full details, please visit: www.mmf.org.uk/current-vacancies

Job Requirements

Self-employed instrumental teaching roles, subject to an Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks.
Please see the full information listed on our website:
www.mmf.org.uk/current-vacancies

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:
Inspiring and involving young people with a love of learning and making music.
Developing resources and adapting practice to suit the needs and interest of all learners.
Communicating with and reporting to parents/guardians and other professionals about pupils' learning needs, to identify and remove barriers to progress and welfare.
Following best practice in safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
Supporting the vision and strategic aims of Merton Music Foundation.

What you can expect:
A dynamic and forward-thinking Music Education Hub with supportive leadership, curriculum, and administrative teams.
A learning community of over 80 peripatetic instrumental tutors and around 1500 children and young people learning every week.
MMF to handle administration of lesson fees and ongoing support with schools and parents/guardians, leaving you to focus on teaching.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Saturday Choir Leader
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

If you would like to have an informal discussion about teaching for MMF before applying, please contact 020 8640 5446 to speak with our Operations Director, Martha Gibbons.

Please complete the Tutor Application Form and Self-Identification Form available from: www.mmf.org.uk/current-vacancies and email to:
[email protected]

If you need any additional support or require accommodations to be made to complete your application, please contact us using the email address above.

Applications will close on 13/11/26 at 9am with interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

Starting January 2027