Salary: £22,601 to £35,259 per annum pro rata
Grade: Unqualified Teachers Pay
Contract: Fixed term (Maternity cover)
Hours: 1.75 per week
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Music Service is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Musical Director for the Pop Choir at Whitby Music Centre.
About us
Whitby Music Centre is a lively and very active Music Centre, providing musical learning for children and adults across a range of instruments and genres. Delivering musical activities in Whitby and the surrounding area, we provide regular performance opportunities in our concerts and participation in community events.
Our friendly and dedicated pop choir welcomes young people and adults to discover and enjoy the musical, personal and social benefits of choral singing. The choir currently rehearse once a week during term time but the fun and friendship extend beyond weekly rehearsals!
The choir, which launched at the end of 2024, draws its repertoire from rock, pop and musicals. It performs at concerts and at festivals around the area, both on its own and with one of our bands.
About the role
Due to maternity leave, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Musical Director who will plan and lead rehearsals that develop the choir’s musicianship and motivate the members and prepare items to sing at local events.
The contract is for 1.75 hours per week, 30 sessions per academic year (pro-rata over 52 weeks). Additional time for concerts and events can also be claimed on a monthly basis.
The new post holder will begin the role in September covering maternity leave for a minimum of one term, possibly longer and will be run on a weekday evening to suit the successful candidate.
The ideal candidate will be creative and enthusiastic, confident in supporting young people and adults at different stages of their musical journey. They will create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment, incorporating Youth Voice and child-centred approaches. They will be interested in contributing to the community of the music centre and collaborating with the wider staff team.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong knowledge repertoire and teaching strategies.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable.
- Experience in safeguarding and partnership working.
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in music/performance.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- A local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- Travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
If you wish to find out more about the position, please email Richard Wood, Whitby Music Centre Manager: [email protected]
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Key dates
Closing date: 30 August 2026
Interviews: Early September
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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
