Locations: Peebles, Galashiels, Hawick & Kelso
Interviews: July - Aug |
Training: Oct - Nov |
Expected Start Date: January 2027
Application deadline: Monday 24th August 2026.
Please note that applications may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.
Base Pay: £39,000 pro rata, plus an uncapped bonus scheme offering significant earning potential based on performance. This is based on running the minimum of three choirs, with each choir requiring approximately five hours per week.
About Us
Rock Choir is the UK and Ireland’s leading contemporary choir, find out more HERE
About The Role
We're looking for passionate and dynamic Choir Leaders to inspire and grow our local communities. Working approximately five hours per week for each choir, you'll use your musical talent, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to deliver engaging, inclusive, and uplifting choir experiences.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must be confident in both Singing and the Piano. These are fundamental aspects of the role, and we can only consider candidates who are able to both sing and play piano confidently. You are required to provide your own equipment such as a portable keyboard, PA system and head mic. You will also need to travel to each of your choir locations, this shouldn’t be longer than a 1 hour drive from your home address. Previous choir-leading experience is preferred but not essential.
Schedule at a Glance
- Choirs run Monday to Thursday
- The number of choirs you run will depend on your locations, see above for more details
- Three 10-week terms per year
- Each choir rehearses for 1.5 hours per week during term time
- Attend two Friday meetings per term
- Complete three short training courses each year
- Performances outside the regular term schedule
The Rock Choir Teaching Year
Rock Choir sessions operate across three teaching terms a year, aligned with the UK school calendar. Each term typically runs for 10 weeks, with a 1 week half-term break in each*.
Summer - 10 weeks between September-December
Autumn - 10 Weeks between January-April
Spring - 10 Weeks between May-July
- Please note that some performances and training events will happen outside of this schedule.
The Application Process
Please complete the form below to begin your application. As part of the process, you will be asked to submit an audition video. To help us review your application as quickly as possible, please ensure your video meets all the following requirements:
- Demonstrate your current abilities, no matter the level
- The performance must be a solo audition, featuring only you.
- You must be singing and accompanying yourself on the piano.
- The recording must have been made within the last 30 days.
- No additional instruments, backing tracks, or band members should be included.
Following these guidelines will help us review your application efficiently and ensure your musical abilities are assessed fairly. Please note that if your audition video does not meet these requirements, we may be unable to process your application.
