RCMJD Orchestral Viola Tutor

The Royal College of Music Junior Department (RCMJD) is a specialist term‑time only Saturday school offering advanced training to musicians between the ages of 6 and 18.

Students combine studying at RCMJD with their general education at their chosen week‑day school. Students come together at the RCM London each Saturday for a tailor‑made programme of individual instrument/voice/composition lessons, chamber music, orchestral and choral training, and general musicianship.

Our staff are professional performers/composers as well as teachers and offer the highest standards of tuition and coaching. Most RCMJD students continue their musical studies at the RCM or other major conservatoires/universities.

The RCMJD is seeking to engage an accomplished and experienced Orchestral Viola Tutor to join our vibrant and thriving department. The post holder will be responsible for coaching the viola section of our RCMJD Sinfonia and RCMJD Symphony Orchestra in preparation for RCMJD performances and regular prestigious external projects. The successful applicant would join a team of eight highly experienced orchestral tutors who are all active professional musicians.

Tutors will be paid to attend every Saturday during term‑time and will attend fifteen rehearsals per term: ten rehearsals of Sinfonia (11–12.15 pm) and six rehearsals of Symphony Orchestra (12.30 – 2.30 pm).

• Attend rehearsals and assist RCMJD students and the conductor as needed.
• Conduct occasional whole‑section rehearsals as required.
• Advocate for the needs of students and other orchestral tutors as part of the RCMJD core curriculum.
• Liaise with other orchestral tutors to disseminate information as required.

This post is offered on a permanent, part‑time, hourly‑paid basis and is available from September 2026, during term‑time only. We expect a minimum of 3.5 hours of teaching per week, for approximately 30 weeks per year. Up to 7 hours of teaching per week may be available, depending on scheduling and timetable considerations for the next academic year.

Job reference number: 701‑26.

We are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds.