Music Accompanist

About Morley College London

Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.

As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.

Following Morley College’s merger with Kensington and Chelsea College in February 2020, the College is reshaping its curriculum and professional service teams to facilitate an ambitious plan for development and growth. As the UK looks to a post-COVID recovery, Morley College London is more determined than ever before to support Londoners to learn, and so we are looking for applications from talented individuals with commitment and enthusiasm.

Morley College has a rich musical history dating back to its establishment in 1889, where it has played a pivotal role in shaping London's cultural landscape.

About the role

Morley College London Dance Department require a musical accompanist to support our weekly English Country Dancing sessions, taking place on Thursday evenings between 17.00 - 19.15 across autumn, spring and summer terms from September 2024.

The participating dance students are mostly used to working with a fiddle player, but they would also be happy to work with musicians who are specialists in piano, recorder, flute and accordion.  

The role of musical accompanist, working as part of the School of Music and Performing Arts will involve supporting students' learning experience, in both group and one-to-one contexts.

You will be required to provide in-class live musical accompaniment for our weekly ‘English Country Dancing’ study groups, a popular and long-established area of our college provision. Additionally, live accompaniment would also be required when our country dance students are presenting public performances, typically at the end of the academic year in June or July.

The role will also involve playing for courses of the department of Vocal Studies, which include a variety of solo and group singing courses and choirs from introductory to advanced level.

There may be opportunities to perform in public performances such as the annual college ChoralFest and other song and choral concerts.

How to Apply

Closing date: Friday 9th August at 9.00am  Late applications will not be considered.

Shortlisting:  Week commencing 19th August 2024

Interview:  Week commencing 26th August 2024 in person at our Waterloo campus

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk or telephone 020 7450 1811 for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.

Important information 

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all time. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold.

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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