Hourly Paid Musical Director
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31.21 to £33.83 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Depending on qualifications and expertise. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Herts College |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3007W |
Summary
The School of Performance, Music and Media are looking for a talented individual to join their dynamic team.
You will have strong skills in Musical Theatre, with a focus on musical direction and singing. An ability to read sheet music and play piano to a high standard is a necessity. Teaching experience of delivering music theory and ensemble is also essential.
Experience of rehearsing and performing instrumental parts in musical works is desirable. The ability to work with and lead other musicians is also beneficial for this role. The candidate needs to be able to break down a full musical theatre score and teach its constituent parts to students.
The successful candidate will be someone with excellence in personal tutoring including target setting, lesson planning, delivery and assessment is a must and with a commitment to maximising learners’ progress by positively promoting and embedding English, Maths and transferable skills.
During busy show periods, you will support with evening performances and possibly external events that require support.
Our courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge and professional expertise of the industry and work closely with employers to develop students and their own skills.
This role is working hourly paid for approximately 14 hours per week based at our Watford Campus. The successful candidate will put Teaching, Learning, Assessment and student progress at the forefront.
Holding a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as training and the chance to achieve a teaching qualification whilst working for the College will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity to change career into an educational setting and share knowledge and skills with the next generation.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8th July 2025.
You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.
We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
You will have strong skills in Musical Theatre, with a focus on musical direction and singing. An ability to read sheet music and play piano to a high standard is a necessity. Teaching experience of delivering music theory and ensemble is also essential.
Experience of rehearsing and performing instrumental parts in musical works is desirable. The ability to work with and lead other musicians is also beneficial for this role. The candidate needs to be able to break down a full musical theatre score and teach its constituent parts to students.
The successful candidate will be someone with excellence in personal tutoring including target setting, lesson planning, delivery and assessment is a must and with a commitment to maximising learners’ progress by positively promoting and embedding English, Maths and transferable skills.
During busy show periods, you will support with evening performances and possibly external events that require support.
Our courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge and professional expertise of the industry and work closely with employers to develop students and their own skills.
This role is working hourly paid for approximately 14 hours per week based at our Watford Campus. The successful candidate will put Teaching, Learning, Assessment and student progress at the forefront.
Holding a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as training and the chance to achieve a teaching qualification whilst working for the College will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity to change career into an educational setting and share knowledge and skills with the next generation.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8th July 2025.
You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.
We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
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