Classical Vocal Tutor, Centre for Advanced Training
Deadline for applications:12pm, 3rd August 2025
Reports to:Study Leader (Vocal)
Location:Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Working hours: 4 Hours on Sundays, within the timeframe 9am-5pm
Salary:SCP 56 – £35.71 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay
Duration:Teaching begins Sept 14th 2025 to July 2026.
About The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
We’re a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum- selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine- shaking toddlers practice in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Whether you’re front of house, waiting in the wings or keeping things running behind the scenes you will be part of a team that means 2 million people enjoy top – notch gigs, concerts and classes in our own venue at Gateshead Quays, out in communities across the North East and through live- streamed performances and digital lessons.
About you
Are you self-motivated, happy working in a team environment and flexible enough to adapt to a changing environment? If this sounds like you, read on to find out how you can hit the ground running.
Purpose of the role
The Centre for Advanced Training Classical Vocal Tutor will be part of the CAT vocal tutor team working within Make Music: Young People, with a particular focus on classical and some choral and musical theatre repertoire. The role will involve teaching and helping to develop the artistic practice of young people, aged 10-18, both individually and, potentially, as part of an ensemble and in preparation for performances on Sundays during term time at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
It would be great if you had experience in:
* Singing to an advanced, professional standard and in professional contexts
* Keyboard/piano playing to a good level that supports your teaching
* Working with young people aged 10-18
* Experience of teaching diverse musical styles, e.g., classical, opera, musical theatre.
* Leading classical choral groups with a range of abilities from beginner level to advanced.
* Valuing diversity in relation to styles of music and strive to champion and celebrate musical pioneers from a variety of musical styles
* Ability to help develop young artists through encouraging their unique style, and avoiding personal bias in aesthetic and stylistic preferences
* Ability to share passion for music and inspire students
* Being adaptable with students of different ages, levels of knowledge, and learning styles
* Using initiative and being resourceful and efficient
* Excellent communication skills, both with young people and with colleagues
* An inclusive approach to working with young people
Skills and knowledge of:
* Familiarity with a variety of exam boards
* A degree in music performance or equivalent professional experience
Proven knowledge or understanding of:
* Vocal technique with an underpinning of advanced knowledge of physiological approaches to singing teaching and technique
* A broad repertoire within your performance specialism(s)
* A range of music teaching methods
* Inclusive music practice
It also helps if you have:
* Experience of teaching through online platforms
You’ll be responsible for:
General
* Teach young people in 1:1 lessons, working on appropriate vocal technique and repertoire
* Lead group-based music learning activities where relevant
* Lead or co-lead ensembles where relevant, helping young people to grow their skills in singing together as a group
* Lead exciting and stimulating high-quality activities, which help young people to progress personally, socially and musically
* Prepare young people for performances as and when needed
* Support students to prepare for exams
Evaluation and Reporting
* Work closely with the Study Leader to manage learning accreditation and assessment of students, as required
* Help us to gather feedback when needed, so that we can monitor and evaluate the programme
* Keep up to date with current developments in relation to your own performance practice, specialist education and learning practice, including expert knowledge of physiology and vocal pedagogy in relation to singing styles and repertoire
* Contribute to the writing of curriculum documents and learning resources
* Deliver exemplary tuition in Singing
* Support the development and maintenance of excellent and inclusive music practice, social and musical pedagogies within Make Music: Young People
* Work with colleagues to remove barriers to engagement and make sure music learning activities meet a range of different needs, interests, and contexts
* Attend and/or lead, performances, events and programme activities as required
* Work closely with others in the team to connect to The Glasshouse’s artistic programme
* Create lesson plans for each group session that you lead, and for the full term
* Contribute and create relevant music and effective learning materials to support teaching and planning
* Attend team and organisational meetings as agreed
* Understand and adhere to operational policies/handbooks
People
* Attend team meetings, line management meetings and planning meetings as required
Marketing and Comms
* Work with colleagues to support effective recruitment
Health and Safety and safeguarding
* Work with Designated Safeguarding Officers and Director of Safeguarding to implement safeguarding policies and procedures throughout the programme to maintain high standards of safeguarding and pastoral care of children and adults at risk
* To accept personal responsibility for understanding and following Health and Safety, Child protection, Equality and Diversity and other policies within the Trust
But don’t worryif you’re not a perfect match for the job description and criteria, we’d love you to apply anyway. We are more interested in your determination, positivity, and willingness to get stuck in.
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Production, Teaching, Venue
Location
North East
£35.71 per hour
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract, Part-Time
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