The RCMJD is a specialist term-time only Saturday school offering advanced training to musicians between the ages of 6 & 18. Students combine studying at RCMJD with their general education at their chosen week-day school. Students come together at the RCM London each Saturday for a tailor-made programme of individual instrument/voice/composition lessons, chamber music, orchestral and choral training, and general musicianship. Our staff are professional performers/composers as well as teachers and offer the highest standards of tuition and coaching. Most RCMJD students continue their musical studies at the RCM or other major conservatoires/universities. The RCMJD is seeking to engage an accomplished and experienced Orchestral Viola Tutor responsible for coaching the viola section of our RCMJD Sinfonia and RCMJD Symphony Orchestra in preparation for RCMJD performances and regular prestigious external projects. Tutors will be paid to attend every Saturday during term-time to attend 10 rehearsals of Sinfonia (11 - 12.15pm) and 6 rehearsals of Symphony Orchestra (12.30 - 2.30) per term. Principal Responsibilities: To attend rehearsals and assist RCMJD students and the conductor as needed We expect to be able to offer a minimum of 3.5 hours teaching per week, for approximately 30 weeks per year. Up to 7 hours of teaching per week may be available, depending on scheduling and timetable considerations for next academic year. The successful applicants will need to make a regular commitment to the RCMJD on Saturdays during term-time. Job Ref No: 701-26 Closing date: 9am 9 June 2026 This post is offered on a permanent, part-time, hourly-paid basis and is available from September 2026, during term-time only. - Widely recognised and highly respected practitioner, either as a performer or teacher - Teaching diploma or relevant teaching qualification - Music degree (or equivalent) - Relevant experience of teaching gifted and talented students aged 8 -18 - Experience of orchestral coaching for nationally recognised musical organisation (e.g. NCO etc) - Able to teach to an exceptionally high level of technical and musical proficiency - Able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues both verbally and in writing - Able to work in collaboration with conductors and fellow tutors with ease - To attend the RCMJD on ten weeks per term between the hours of 11.00 - 2.30pm To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to [email protected] CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application. The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.Job Summary
Job Description
To conduct occasional whole section rehearsals as required
To be an advocate for the needs of students/other orchestral tutors as part of the RCMJD core curriculum
To liaise with other orchestral tutors in order to disseminate information as requiredJob Requirements
Job Responsibilities
- To attend and assist during rehearsals of the RCMJD Sinfonia (10 weeks per term) and RCMJD Symphony Orchestra (6 weeks per term)
- To resolve problems with bowing/articulation/phrasing suitable for the level of players within each group discretely during rehearsals
- To run sectional rehearsals when required
- To give clear advice and training on orchestral playing, discipline and techniques
- To observe the viola section with regard to individuals experiencing particular problems in their playing, and reporting any such problems to the Performance Manager or Head of Junior Programmes
- To keep a general eye on behaviour within the section
- To be aware of and respect how our conductors run rehearsals, discussing any issues directly with them before/after rehearsals
- To advise the Head of Junior Programmes on orchestral seating, especially at the start of the yearUseful Links
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