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 accomplished and experienced Orchestral Horn Tutor to join our vibrant and thriving department. The post holder will be responsible for coaching the horn section of our RCMJD Sinfonia, RCMJD Symphony Orchestra and RCMJD Symphonic Wind Orchestra in preparation for RCMJD performances and regular prestigious external projects. The successful applicant would join a team of eight highly experienced orchestral tutors who are all active professional musicians.
Principal Responsibilities:
- To attend rehearsals and assist RCMJD students and the conductor as needed
- To conduct occasional whole section rehearsals as required
- To be an advocate for the needs of students/other orchestral tutors as part of the RCMJD core curriculum
- To liaise with other orchestral tutors in order to disseminate information as required
We expect to be able to offer a minimum of 4.5 hours teaching per week, for approximately 30 weeks per year. Tutors will be paid to attend every Saturday during term time (up to 10 rehearsals of Sinfonia and Symphony Orchestra) during the hours of 11am – 4.00 pm. Some additional chamber coaching may also be available. Up to 7 hours of teaching per week may be available, depending on scheduling and timetable considerations for next academic year. The successful applicants will need to make a regular commitment to the RCMJD on Saturdays during term-time.
This post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis and is available from September 2025.
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:
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
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.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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