Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024. To cope with growing demand and our increasingly global perspective, the Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a number of distinguished repertoire coaches to join its international team. We are looking for candidates with the following attributes: You should be a recognised and respected repertoire coach Job reference number: 304-26 Closing date: 9am Monday 8 June 2026 Interview date: w/c 22 June 2026 This post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis and is available from September 2026. Working hours will be determined by the Head of Faculty, subject to demand. The expected minimum is 24 hours per year. - A high level of pianistic skill and sight-reading ability, and For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs - Coaching song and opera repertoire at the highest level to individuals For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to [email protected] CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application. The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.Job Summary
Job Description
You will be coaching students with a high level of technical and musical proficiency at undergraduate and postgraduate level, so relevant teaching experience is required.
You should have knowledge of a wide range of repertoire
You should understand the demands of the music profession whilst striving to help each student reach their own potential.Job Requirements
considerable experience in coaching repertoire to gifted and
talented students at undergraduate and postgraduate level,
preferably gained within a Conservatoire environment
- An extensive and varied knowledge of song and opera repertoire,
languages and styles
- The ability to teach, coach, mentor and improve skills in the context of individual needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Global perspective and good international contacts
- An understanding of the demands of the music professionJob Responsibilities
- Inspiring young singers through their love of music and a personal commitment to lifelong learning
- Enabling young singers to bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement through a supportive appraisal of
current strengths and areas needing development
- Recommending appropriate repertoire best suited to public/appraised performances and long-term vocal
development
- Promoting a culture of self-reliance based on the steady acquisition of knowledge and skillsUseful Links
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