Head of Junior Conservatoire – School of Music
Full Time, 1 FTE
Salary Starting from £57,802
We are:
Seeking to recruit a dynamic musician and pedagogue to be our Head of our Junior Conservatoire (Music). You will provide academic leadership for our Junior and pre-HE Music students and staff, and lead the enhancement of pedagogy within our Junior provision. This role provides an academic bridge between the Junior Conservatoire and programmes and staff in the School of Music.
This is a key role:
Within the RCS, leading a strategically important department with managerial and budgetary responsibilities. Reporting to the Director of Music, you will collaborate with Conservatoire staff and external partners to ensure that provision aligns with institutional, local, national, and international priorities and needs.
You will be:
An educational leader with a distinguished reputation as an artist, maintaining the highest standards of conservatoire teaching and performance.
You should:
* Have demonstrated leadership in pre-HE Music provision within an academic setting.
* Possess extensive experience in performance pedagogy.
* Hold a degree in music and a teaching qualification.
* Have experience in primary, secondary, and/or tertiary education.
Our culture:
The RCS fosters a welcoming and supportive environment that balances excellence with individuality and experimentation. We champion diverse performance communities, enabling students and graduates to fulfill their potential as artists and creative citizens.
Application details:
* Closing Date: Sunday 11th May 2025
* Interview Date: TBC, expected w/c 9th or 16th June 2025
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 11 May 2025 at 23:55.
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