Head of Music

Job Title: Head of Music

Department: Music

Responsible to: The Head of Musical Theatre

Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum with 10 weeks holiday

Job Type: Freelance and Permanent options available

Terms: Full Time and Part time options available to include teaching and administrative duties

Start date: To be agreed depending on availability.

Location: Located at our brand new facilities in Letchworth Garden City.

Emil Dale Academy is a pioneering and leading musical theatre training institution, offering intensive, professional, triple-threat training, led by industry professionals in world-class facilities.

We’re looking for a Musical Director or Ensemble singing teacher to join our team as the Head of Music

We are passionate about empowering students through outstanding musical theatre training, and by nurturing intelligent and critical performers. The goal is for students to have impeccable technique and skills across all three disciplines of acting, singing and dance, and to be able to earn a sustainable living in the performing arts industry.

EDA believes our work is stronger by the many voices, perspectives, and experiences that are celebrated and encouraged, both on-stage and off, trailblazing new thought and ideas to stimulate change and encourage excellence within the industry.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ensemble Singing Teacher who could also serve as a Musical Director. This dual role requires a candidate with a strong background in musical direction, relevant industry experience, and a passion for teaching and mentoring musical theatre students.. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading vocal ensemble sessions, providing individualised instruction to students, and overseeing administrative tasks related to the music department.

Key responsibilities and duties

Lead vocal ensemble classes and workshops for all students and be the consistent point of contact for this department.

Opportunity to be Musical Director and over see student productions, guiding them through the rehearsal process and ensuring high-quality performances.- Ensure qualification-specific curriculum requirements are met in the relevant classes and actively contribute to the development and improvement of class content.,

- Seek diverse and appropriate material and repertoire.

- Review the delivery and standards of the Music Department, including staff observations and training, and implementing changes and improvements

- Ensuring assessments are carried out with rigour and integrity

- Provide detailed and effective student feedback in line with curriculum and overall strategy

- Participate on the music panel for auditions, provide staff and review all virtual audition submissions

- Represent the department and faculty at key events including productions, projects, and ceremonies which includes watching and/or working at in-house productions, public-facing productions, showcases and agent day

- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to reprioritise objectives in line with the school’s changing needs

- Promote and represent Emil Dale Academy both internally and externally

- To ensure the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all work undertaken within the Music Department.

- To engender a culture of excellence, co-operation, and respect both within and beyond the department.

- The primary role of EDA’s Music Department is to provide first-class Musical Theatre training to the students, appropriate to their age and background.

- Music faculty are required to exercise discretion, empathy, and professionalism in all dealings with students and subsequently staff.

While every effort has been made to describe the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task necessary for the successful performance of the role may not be specifically identified. The Head of Musical Theatre may therefore be required to undertake other tasks and duties that are commensurate with the nature of the role and/or in the reasonable discretion of EDA.

Personal Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential -

Significant and relevant industry

Degree qualified or equivalent or vocational qualification

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Music, Music Education, or related field.

Desirable –

Safeguarding training

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) training

Prevent training.

Experience, knowledge and skills

Essential –

Proven experience as a musical director, conductor, or ensemble leader in professional or educational settings.

Demonstrable expertise in music techniques with the ability to teach a range of styles and approaches

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students of all ages and backgrounds.

Familiarity with teaching assessments and educational standards, with a commitment to student success and development.

Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and senior management.

Highly motivated with dedication to the end goal of delivering exceptional teaching.

Strong organisational skills.

Strategic thinker, able to plan and implement decisions.

Enthusiastic, approachable, and flexible.

Ability to identify and progress work priorities.

Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively.

Ability to motivate staff members and students.

Desirable –

Master's degree or higher in Music, Music Theatre Education, or related field.

Experience of creation, design and delivery of curriculum content.

Experience of assessment and quality assurance practices.

On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK.

Email your CV and a covering letter to info@emildale.co.uk

Emil Dale Academy strongly encourage people of colour to apply for our roles. Emil Dale Academy endorses the goals of diversity, inclusion, and the principles of equal opportunity for all students and staff. We are committed to equal treatment regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, special education needs (‘SEN’), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity (‘protected characteristics’).