St Editha's Church, Tamworth, is recruiting a Choral Director to lead our new National Schools Singing Programme (NSSP) and help develop a lasting culture of singing across local primary schools and our church community. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inclusive singing sessions in participating schools, teaching healthy vocal technique, pitch, rhythm, musicianship and musical literacy. They will work with teachers to adapt sessions for different ages and abilities, building children's confidence and enjoyment of singing. Working closely with the Director of Music, they will support St Editha's growing children's choirs, contribute to Friday rehearsals and Sunday services, and help prepare singers for concerts and special events. A key aim is to create a clear pathway from classroom singing into regular choral participation. The role also includes lesson planning, preparing resources, keeping records of pupil progress, reporting to schools and helping organise collaborative singing events. We are looking for a confident musician and choral leader who enjoys working with children, communicates well and can work independently. Experience with children is essential; formal teaching qualifications are not. **Contract:** Permanent, part-time To request an application pack, email [email protected]. Appointment is subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks. We are looking for an enthusiastic, accomplished musician with strong vocal and choral leadership skills and a genuine passion for inspiring children through singing. Essential requirements include experience working with children, an understanding of healthy vocal development, confident group leadership, good communication skills and the ability to plan and work independently. Applicants should have sufficient keyboard skills to support singing sessions and rehearsals, be organised and reliable, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive music education. Experience teaching whole-class singing, directing children's choirs or working in primary schools would be particularly welcome. Formal teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential. Applicants should be sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Church of England and able to travel between participating schools. Deliver engaging, inclusive singing sessions in local primary schools, developing children's vocal technique, musicianship, musical literacy and confidence. Plan and prepare appropriate lessons and resources for different ages and abilities, working closely with teachers and school leaders. Maintain weekly records of teaching and pupil progress, produce termly reports and contribute to programme evaluation. Support the Director of Music in developing St Editha's children's choirs, assisting with Friday rehearsals, Sunday services, concerts and special events. Encourage children to progress from school singing into regular choral participation, building strong relationships with families and schools. Help organise collaborative school singing events and develop a sustainable choral programme across Tamworth. The 25-hour working week includes up to 11 hours in schools, 7 hours of church activities and 7 hours for travel, preparation, administration and reporting. Please email our Director of Music, Janine, for any more information, or to request an application pack.Job Summary
Job Description
**Hours:** 25 hours per week, term time
**Salary:** £17,500 per annum
**Start:** January 2027 (anticipated)
**Closing date:** 27 November 2026
**Interviews:** 14 December 2026 (provisional)Job Requirements
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How to Apply
Deadline for applications 5pm on 27th November 2026