Assistant Music Leader (Singer)

Assistant Music Leader (Singer)

Misfits Music Institute Closing date: Wed, 25 Nov 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Teaching
Contract: Contract
West Midlands
  • Part time
  • £30k-£40k

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Looking for a trained singer who is a confident sight reader of music to assist in the leading of Queerly Musical Collective, a weekly community music group in Kings Heath (Birmingham).

Job Description

We are looking for a trained singer who is a confident sight reader of music notation to act as Assistant Music Leader of Queerly Musical Collective. This group is aimed at members of the LGBTQ+ Community and allies and welcomes adults that play any musical instrument or sing to all abilities.

We meet weekly on Monday's at Kings Heath Community Centre during term times. The job requirements are below:

Assistant Music Leader Job Requirements -

- Be available Monday's, during term time 6.45pm - 9.15pm at Kings Heath Community Centre (sessions take place 7.15pm - 8.45pm for members but we allow extra time for set up and pack away)
- During sessions help our singing section by confidently singing parts, and providing extra guidance to those who are struggling
- Complete simple session admin including the register, handing out name labels, helping to set up and pack away the room etc.
- Help to liaise with the Programme Manager, including sending updates about the sessions and sending completed registers every week
- Taking photos/videos during sessions when requested by the Marketing Officer
- Taking payments for sessions and merch during sessions using a simple smartphone app
- Willingness to undertake additional (paid) training in Safeguarding, Health and Safety and participate in Misfits Music organisation team days and discussions
- Assist at concerts and events with the group

Person Specification:

- A trained singer who is a confident sight reader of music notation
- A warm and friendly person who is happy chatting to members and helping them to feel comfortable
- Sensitivity to LGBTQ issues
- Punctual and highly organised
- Available Monday evenings during term time

Fee for sessions is £50 flat rate (freelance) per session and meetings/events are normally paid at £20 per hour unless otherwise agreed.

Please apply by sending your CV (max. 2 pages) and a short covering email to [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Music Leader (Singer)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 25 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands
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Job: Assistant Music Leader (Singer)

Job: Assistant Music Leader (Singer)

Organisation: Misfits Music Institute

Postcode: B14 7DB

How to Apply

Apply by sending a max 2 page CV and covering email to [email protected] by 5pm on 25th November 2026.