At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach brass and jazz to young musicians, inspiring creativity and skill development.
- Company: Guildhall Young Artists Taunton, a vibrant performing arts centre for youth.
- Benefits: Flexible Saturday hours, creative environment, and the chance to shape young talent.
- Other info: Commitment to diversity and inclusion; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in students' musical journeys.
- Qualifications: Energetic, skilled brass & jazz teacher with experience in coaching diverse groups.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 £ per hour.
Guildhall Young Artists Taunton is one of Somerset’s most exciting Saturday performing arts centres offering a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5 to 18-year-olds in music and drama. Based at Wellington School in Wellington, Somerset, young people develop their creativity and access high quality training across a variety of styles and genres.
We seek to appoint an energetic and highly skilled brass & jazz teacher, who is a top practitioner and industry professional, to teach our U18 students, and to ensure that Guildhall Young Artists provides an excellent creative education. Experience in coaching rock/pop bands would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be committed to developing young students, from a variety of backgrounds, to reach their full potential.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 28 September 2026. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews will take place by arrangement between 29–30 September 2026. If successful at interview, candidates will be invited to attend GYA Taunton on 3 or 10 October 2026 to deliver a 30-minute individual brass lesson which will be observed.
Please contact Ed Jenkins – Administrative Manager of Guildhall Young Artists Taunton by email to ed.jenkins@gsmd.ac.uk or 07709 851674 with any queries.
Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.
Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Brass & Jazz Tutor employer: Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions directly impact the educational experience of students. Located in the heart of London, we offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee growth, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the arts and education sector.
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama Recruitment Team
