Singing Tutor

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Singing Tutor with an enthusiastic and inclusive approach to educating young musicians. The successful candidate will be able to support students across a range of styles, including classical, musical theatre and more contemporary or popular vocal styles. They will have a strong technical understanding, good vocal health awareness, and the ability to teach across a broad range of ages and abilities.

Estill Voice Training, or another recognised vocal methodology, would be desirable, as would good keyboard skills.

Our music centre is based at Morley College, near London Waterloo, and teaching takes place on 10 Saturdays per term.

This role is offered on a self-employed contract and is expected to involve a minimum of 4 hours’ work on Saturdays, with the possibility of a fuller day depending on student numbers. The timetable is expected to include individual singing tuition, with the possibility of leading a choir or vocal group, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and departmental needs.

CYM offers music provision to talented young people from all backgrounds in a thriving musical environment. As a Centre for Advanced Training under the Department for Education’s National Grant for Music and Dance, CYM is a key provider of instrumental, vocal and ensemble tuition in London. Our Saturday school and holiday courses offer a sustained and progressive route from the early stages of learning through to music college entrance. Children start on our primary years programme (age 5 upwards) progressing to the full programme (aged 8 to 18).

PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO: bryan.welton@gsmd.ac.uk

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 28th July 2026

Please note, we may review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate. We therefore encourage early applications.

Interviews will take place w/c 3rd August 2026, with a view to a start date of Saturday 19th September 2026.

CYM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and thorough reference checks.

Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.