The Royal College of Music Junior Department (RCMJD) is a specialist term-time only Saturday school offering advanced training to musicians between the ages of 6 and 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 experienced and highly-skilled conductor or string player to direct the RCMJD String orchestra and our flagship RCMJD Chamber orchestras.
We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
• You should be an experienced and respected conductor or experienced orchestral violinist
• You will be conducting/directing gifted and talented students aged between 11 and 18, so relevant conducting/directing experience at this level is essential
• You should understand the particular demands of the music profession whilst striving to help each student reach the fullness of their own potential.
We expect to be able to offer a minimum of two hours of directing/conducting per week for approximately 30 weeks per year. Additional payment will be provided for involvement in concerts.
This post is offered on a permanent, part-time, hourly-paid basis and is available from September 2026, during term-time only.
How to apply
For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.
To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:
1. Application Form
2. Equal Opportunities Form
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.