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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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.
Current Vacancies
Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Drama & Music Tutors (various disciplines)
When: Saturdays in term time, 10 weeks per term in 2025/26, from September 2025 or November 2025
Remuneration: £39.50 per hour, self- employed
Guildhall Young Artists Taunton (GYA 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 Richard Huish College, Taunton, young people develop their creativity and access high quality training across a variety of styles and genres.
As the centre is expanding, we are seeking additional tutors and wish to appoint an energetic and highly skilled team of tutors, top practitioners and industry professionals, across a variety of styles and genres to teach our U18 students, and to ensure that Guildhall Young Artists provides an excellent creative education.
We wish to appoint a diverse pool of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals with a proven track record in any of the following:
- Drama Tutor for maternity cover November 2025 to March 2026
- Piano Tutor for September 2025 for academic year 2025-26
The successful candidates will be committed to developing young students, from a variety of backgrounds, to reach their full potential.
An Enhanced DBS check is required.
For further information please download the Job Information pack.
To Apply please download and complete both the application form and the equal opportunities form and send by email to ed.jenkins@gsmd.ac.uk.
Please contact Ed Jenkins – Administrative Manager of Guildhall Young Artists Taunton by email ed.jenkins@gsmd.ac.uk or 07709 851674 with any queries.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 12 June 2025.
Interviews will take place by arrangement on Monday 16 June 2025 and Tuesday 17 June 2025. If successful at interview, candidates will be invited to attend GYA Taunton on Saturday 21 June 2025 to deliver one 30-minute session which will be observed.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
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.
Office Manager (Music Education Islington)
Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
Salary range: £42,750 - £47,620 per annum, including Inner London Weighting, depending on experience/performance
The Guildhall School is the lead delivery organisation for Music Education Islington (MEI) and as such supports all children attending state-maintained schools in the Borough of Islington with a wide variety of in-school and out of school activities, programmes and events.
MEI is led by Islington Council and Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in partnership with Music in Secondary Schools Trust and leading arts organisations and funders, as well as the Islington Community of Schools.
The Guildhall School is recruiting for an Office Manager to join the MEI team. We are looking for an individual who will be at the heart of all operational processes within MEI, lead on the administration of activities, with a strong focus on in-school provision, project management as well as reporting. We are looking for a highly motivated, communicative individual, who has experience in music education, with experiences to manage people, as well as a wide range of activities. The successful candidate thrives working with young people their parents and carers, as well as schools and partner organisations and other stakeholders.
This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role is eligible for hybrid working.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9223. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 30 May 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as we regularly monitor applications and reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
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.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
Piano Teacher - Junior Guildhall at Brentwood School
Hourly Paid: £49.31 per hour (including holiday pay)
Permanent, Part Time (Saturdays)
Junior Guildhall has a vacancy for a Piano teacher from September 2025 on the String Training Programme (ages 6 to 11) at Brentwood School, Essex. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, outstanding musician with a proven track record of working with talented students to be involved in this specialist music school on Saturdays. Teaching will include delivering individual tuition to students across the age range. Currently the role involves around 3 hours of teaching but could extend to further hours over time.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Employee Handbook - Recruitment & Selection Policy Page 11 of 13 Barring Service check.
Late applications will not be accepted.
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. We deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
Closing date: 12 noon 30th May 2025
Interviews will be held on Saturday 5th July 2025
To apply online please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9222. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
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.
The 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.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Junior Guildhall Musical Awareness Teacher – Conducting
Hourly Paid: £49.31 per hour (including holiday pay)
Permanent, Part Time (Saturdays)
Junior Guildhall has a vacancy for a Musical Awareness Teacher – Conducting from September 2025 on the Music Course (11-19 year olds) at Silk Street, Barbican. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, outstanding musician with a proven track record of working with talented students to be involved in this specialist music school on Saturdays. Teaching will include delivering classroom-based tuition to students across the age range as well as the opportunity for individual teaching within the specialism. Currently the role involves around 6 hours of teaching but could extend to further hours over time.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Employee Handbook - Recruitment & Selection Policy Page 11 of 13 Barring Service check.
Late applications will not be accepted.
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. We deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
Closing date: 12 noon 30th May 2025.
Interviews will be held on Saturday 28 June 2025
To apply online please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9221. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
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.
The 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.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Junior Guildhall Composition Coordinator
Permanent, Part Time, (Saturdays)
Salary: Hourly Paid: £49.31 per hour (including holiday pay)
Junior Guildhall has a vacancy for Composition Co-Ordinator from September 2025 on the Music Course (11–18 year olds) at Silk Street, Barbican. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, outstanding musician with a proven track record of working with talented students to be involved in this specialist music school on Saturdays. Teaching will include delivering 1:1 tuition to students across the age range as well as leading workshops and developing opportunities within the department. Currently the role involves up to 4 hours of teaching work on the Saturday and around 1-2 hours of administration/planning per week, this is expected to develop further over time.
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. We deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9217. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday, 30 May 2025
Interviews will be held on Saturday 14 June 2025
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
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.
The 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.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Junior Guildhall Singing/Voice Coordinator
Permanent, Part Time, (Saturdays)
Salary: Hourly Paid: £49.31 per hour (including holiday pay)
Junior Guildhall has a vacancy for Singing/Voice Co-Ordinator from September 2025 on the Music Course (11–18 year olds) at Silk Street, Barbican. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, outstanding musician with a proven track record of working with talented students to be involved in this specialist music school on Saturdays. Teaching will include delivering 1:1 tuition to students across the age range as well as leading workshops and developing opportunities within the department. Currently the role involves up to 6 hours of teaching work on the Saturday and around 1-2 hours of administration/planning per week, this is expected to develop further over time.
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. We deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday, 30 May 2025
Interviews will be held on Saturday 21 June 2025
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9218. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
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.
The 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.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Design Realisation Assistant
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum including London Weighting depending on experience/performance
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world. As well as providing professional training at junior, undergraduate and postgraduate level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.
The successful candidate will work closely with the lecturers in Scenic Art, Construction and Props, providing high quality technical support and maintenance for Guildhall productions and teaching, ensuring the highest levels of service to staff, students and other venue users, and using safe working procedures at all times. You will assist in the preparation of workshop spaces and materials and supervise their use for teaching exercises and production activity as well as assisting in the construction and painting of props and scenery.
Working with and inspiring the students, acting as a role model for professional behaviour, you will supervise student activity and provide practical assistance including demonstrating techniques. You will also be responsible for maintaining a stock of consumables and supplies, ensuring that the workshops are tidy and that equipment is maintained in good working order. A good knowledge of all three Design Realisation disciplines is desirable, with professional experience of at least one area (i.e props, scenic art or construction), essential.
For more information, download the Job Information Pack.
To apply, visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9214. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is 30th May at 12.00 noon.
Interviews will take place on 12th June 2024.
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
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.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here. We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.