Description
Locations: Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster/Westbury & Chippenham
Contract Period: Summer Term 2027 (26th April to 8th July) and Autumn Term 2027 (13th September to 25th November 2027)
Contract Type: Temporary cover contract.
Contract Length: Up to 20 weeks, depending on cover requirements.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday evenings (Part-time)
Pay: £320 per week, plus end of term bonus (bonus amount dependant on choir member conversion and retention rates)
Important: This is a temporary cover position. This role would suit a peripatetic music/singing teacher, or singing teacher experienced in group singing classes and/or performing arts classes. You will be required to complete basic training for the role before the term starts.
Please note that applications may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Role Overview
We are seeking a vibrant and talented Choir Leader to provide cover during a maternity leave for the Summer and Autumn Terms of 2027.
This role is ideally suited to a peripatetic music or singing teacher, or an experienced vocal coach with a background in group singing and performing arts tuition. You will be responsible for leading weekly evening rehearsals across four vibrant local choir groups, delivering engaging sessions using pre-provided teaching materials.
All administration, marketing, social media, gig organization, lesson plans, sheet music, backing tracks, lyric sheets, and session registers are managed for you, allowing you to focus entirely on preparing and delivering dynamic rehearsals.
You will cover one 1.5-hour session per week per choir location.
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule
- Mondays: Trowbridge Choir (7:15 PM – 8:45 PM)
- Tuesdays: Frome Choir (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
- Wednesdays: Warminster / Westbury Choir (7:45 PM – 9:15 PM)
- Thursdays: Chippenham Choir (7:45 PM – 9:15 PM)
Note: Availability for the handover evenings between Monday 15th March and Thursday 18th March 2027 is desirable so you can meet the choir members alongside the current Choir Leader.
Application Process
For more information, please contact recruitment@rockchoir.com with the subject line: Choir Leader | Maternity Cover | Wiltshire/Somerset
Please note that applicants will be required to complete a confidentiality agreement as part of the process.
To apply, please complete the application form below.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit an audition video. To ensure your application can be reviewed efficiently, please make sure your video meets the following requirements:
- Demonstrates your current musical ability
- Is a solo performance featuring only you
- Shows you singing while accompanying yourself on piano
- Was recorded within the last 30 days
- Contains no additional instruments, backing tracks, or other performers
Applications that do not meet these audition requirements may not be selected to progress.
Your application will be sent to the current leader who will then complete your interview.