Transitions Senior Tutor, Royal Northern College of Music

RNCM Transitions is a new programme in partnership with Purposeful Ventures to improve the education and well-being of young people through access to specialist Higher Education. We believe that all young people should benefit from high-quality music and arts education and have the chance to fulfil their creative potential.

RNCM Transitions aims to bridge the gap between RNCM Engage (pre-tertiary) and the RNCM Senior college (HE). The current Transitions offer is for all pre-tertiary students (aged 16-18) who are part of RNCM Junior programmes. The programme will provide opportunities for young people to accelerate their musical development, build social and personal skills, and provide what they need to be in a position to enter conservatoire study, should they wish to do so. The programme will also provide guidance and information to support learners through the process of applying and auditioning for conservatoire study - specifically offering advice auditions; audition information and guidance; contextual auditions; and offer holder support.

The role-holder will lead the programme, identify the needs of the young people and design a learning programme for each individual student. To support this, they will design and lead where appropriate a progressive sequence of group activities. The role-holder will also provide pastoral support for the young people and their families.

They will manage all aspects of the young people's progress and ensure that all teaching, mentoring and coaching is high quality, student-centred and supports musical, social and personal development. Additionally, they will manage the budget and ensure resources are appropriately allocated.

This is a fixed-term position for 24 months, Grade 7, £41.09 to £44.78 per hour (DOE). Anticipated hours for 2025-26 are 1100.