Head Pianist, The Royal Ballet School

The Head Pianist manages the scheduling of White Lodge pianists in collaboration with the Artistic Manager, ensuring coverage for weekly classes, rehearsals, assessments, and performances. They represent the pianists in all related matters and oversee all aspects of music and accompaniment and provide accompaniment for the daily artistic programmes themselves.

In addition to class accompaniment responsibilities, the successful candidate will be entrusted with managing the pianists' timetable, overseeing any necessary scheduling adjustments, and representing the team in relevant discussions. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to remain calm and respectful when navigating scheduling matters or addressing concerns.

Additionally, this role includes the important task of arranging cover for absences, which requires both flexibility and a proactive mindset. A willingness to engage with and support the broader artistic team is essential for fostering cohesive collaboration across departments.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates organisation, reliability, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to cultivating a supportive and professional environment for all members of the team.

CONTRACT TERMS:

Hours: 24 hours per week. This position is term time only, plus four weeks of the Intensive Courses and INSET training week.

Location: White Lodge, Richmond Park

Salary: £24,341.10 (0.6 FTE)

Start Date: September 2025