First Strings Experience (FSE) Upper Strings Lead Tutor

Part-Time: 7 hours per week on Saturdays
Salary range: £45.91 per hour
Start date: 19/09/2026

The Royal Academy of Music is one of the world’s leading conservatoires. It prides itself on being stimulating, forward looking and a friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London adjacent to Regent’s Park, we have trained musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822 and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in disciplines including classical, jazz, composition and musical theatre.

We are looking to appoint a part-time hourly-paid Lead Upper Strings Tutor to teach upper strings to small groups of 5 to 6 pupils within the context of the Junior Academy’s First String Experience (FSE) course, as well as participating in other duties such as concerts, as required by the FSE Director. Applicants can read about the FSE course on the Royal Academy of Music website.

The successful applicant will provide expertise in the area of violin/viola, integrated with musicianship teaching from the earliest stages of learning. The delivery of the programme will be supported by FSE Fellows.

More information and an online application are available on https://www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 (midnight) on Wednesday 8 July 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Thursday 16 July 2026.

Please note, in line with Safer Recruitment practices, we require completed references in advance of interviews. Please ensure that you provide referee contact information in your application. Referees will be contacted prior to interview.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.