Britten Pears Arts

Experienced music educators and active musicians with expertise in coaching advanced young musicians, leading ensembles, teaching diverse genres, improvisation, musicianship, composition and arranging. Passionate about inclusive, student-centred learning and collaborative programme development.

Fixed Term / Part Time

Salary: £347.50 daily fee (including prep) - 25 teaching weeks in the academic year

Freelance position 10:00-16:30 Saturday, 1.5 hours for prep/evaluation during the week

Britten Pears Arts (BPA) is a leading music and arts charity based at Snape Maltings on the Suffolk coast. Through artist development, performance programmes, community engagement, creative health initiatives, and heritage activities at The Red House, BPA uses music, arts and heritage to enrich lives, strengthen communities and create positive social change.

BPA is recruiting tutors for its Advanced Young Musicians (AYM) programme, an innovative initiative designed to develop musicianship through creativity, collaboration and performance. Students work in small and large ensembles, developing aural skills, improvisation, theory, composition, arranging, technique and performance across a range of musical styles. Tutors are sought in keyboard, woodwind, brass, percussion, strings and composition/arrangement.

The role involves coaching advanced young musicians, leading ensemble work, encouraging creativity and improvisation, and supporting students in becoming versatile, well-rounded musicians. Ideal candidates will be experienced music educators and active musicians with strong ensemble leadership skills, broad stylistic knowledge, excellent musicianship, and a passion for inspiring young people in an inclusive learning environment. Successful applicants will contribute to shaping and developing this exciting new programme while embodying BPA's values of being pioneering, collaborative, rigorous and empowering.

Job Requirements:

• Seeking an experienced and innovative music educator to work with advanced young musicians in the Advanced Young Musicians (AYM) programme at Snape Maltings.
• Candidates should be active, versatile musicians with experience coaching and directing small and large ensembles.
• The role requires the ability to teach across a range of musical styles, develop improvisation skills, and foster creativity, confidence and collaboration.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong musicianship, including aural training, notation, composition and arranging, alongside a passion for nurturing young people in an inclusive, student-centred environment.
• Successful candidates will bring a collaborative and forward-thinking approach, contributing to the development of an innovative programme designed to prepare young musicians for the diverse demands of today's music industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging weekly sessions for Advanced Young Musicians, supporting their musical, creative and personal development.
• Plan and facilitate ensemble-based learning activities, rehearsals and workshops that develop performance, listening, composition and collaborative skills.
• Guide students through practical projects, encouraging exploration, experimentation and artistic expression.
• Monitor individual and group progress, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
• Contribute to performances, showcases and programme activities throughout the year.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel challenged and valued.
• Work closely with fellow tutors and programme staff to ensure a cohesive learning experience, share best practice and contribute ideas for curriculum development and programme growth.
• Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and participation remain central to all activities.

Proposed interviews: Thursday 6th August (in person) – candidates invited to interview will be asked to prepare a short group warm-up demonstrating musicianship skills.