Community Focus Inclusive Arts is a disabled-led creative organisation based in Friary Park, Barnet. For almost fifty years, we have championed creativity as a tool for confidence, connection and wellbeing, supporting disabled and neurodivergent people to build skills, agency and community. We are recruiting a freelance Inclusive Choir Tutor to lead a brand-new project, made possible by a £300,000 National Lottery Reaching Communities grant. This is an exciting opportunity to shape something from the ground up: building a welcoming space where participants can find their voice, develop musical confidence, and connect with others through song. The Community Focus Choir will run on Saturday mornings, 11am to 1pm, as part of our In-House Programme for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other support requirements. We are looking for a tutor who can bring creativity and structure to the programme, with a vision for how the choir develops over time. We are particularly interested in tutors who can think thematically across terms, building a growing repertoire that participants can be genuinely proud of, and working towards performances at Community Focus events. You will have the freedom to shape the musical direction of the choir, in collaboration with our Public Programmes Manager and the participants themselves. The role is freelance and sessional, running term-time across three 11-week terms a year, with the possibility of additional summer sessions by mutual agreement. Rate: £90 per session (covering 2 hours delivery and 1 hour preparation). Start date: Saturday 25th April 2026.Our vision is simple: everyone is an artist. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform lives and want to help build something new, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced choir director, singing tutor or music facilitator with a track record of working with disabled or neurodivergent adults. You will need the ability to plan engaging, themed programmes that build skill and repertoire progressively, alongside a creative, flexible and person-centred approach to teaching. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a genuine commitment to inclusive practice. An up-to-date enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is required. Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive choir sessions supporting participants' confidence, wellbeing and musical development. Set song choices and develop thematic term plans that build a growing repertoire over time. Create a friendly, safe and accessible environment where everyone feels valued and able to participate. Collaborate with the Public Programmes Manager on term schedules, session plans and materials. Work alongside a session assistant (either brought by the tutor or provided by Community Focus). Provide feedback and progression notes for participants. Contribute to session documentation (photographs, notes, quotes) for evaluation and social media in line with consent guidelines. Carry out risk assessments and follow all safeguarding and health and safety procedures. Communicate promptly with Project Managers regarding attendance, safeguarding or other concerns. We would love to hear from you! Please apply via the Community Focus Job Application Form (link in the listing). You will be asked to submit your CV (or a short summary of your experience) and a short personal statement, which can be written, audio or video, telling us why you would like to work with Community Focus and what you would bring to the role. If you have any access needs or would like support with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help. For an informal chat before applying, contact Andrea Rai, Public Programmes Manager, at [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in early April. All applicants will hear back by Friday 10th April 2026.Job Summary
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Desirable: a qualification in music, music education or community arts; experience co-designing programmes or repertoire with participants; knowledge of the Social Model of Disability; and experience working towards performance outcomes with community groups.Job Responsibilities
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Deadline: 9am, Monday 6th April 2026.