Current Vacancies
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HMDT Music seeks a CYMH Large Ensembles Coach for the 2026 - 2027 season of its Saturday Programme, based in Hackney, which enriches the lives of young people through high quality, exciting music education and opportunities. The Instrumental strand of the Programme offers students ages 5 upwards, an extensive curriculum including group and individual instrumental tuition, singing, musicianship, ensembles, as well as orchestra and choirs. Its staff are all experienced and dynamic musicians and tutors able to foster an appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres and opportunities.
The successful candidate will be working across the Programme in a variety of ways and you will bring energy to a role where you will be inspiring some of our youngest members and some of our oldest! Alongside leading our beginners’ ensemble and the CYMH orchestra, you will be as equally happy accompanying/directing a choir, taking a theory class, or teaching 1:1 lessons on your instrument(s). You will also enjoy arranging music for your groups, so the role is suitable for a composer and includes the opportunity to lead students in devised improvisations to develop their creative skills. Responsibilities include planning repertoire for each term, monitoring student progress and contributing to student Individual Learning Plans for any 1:1 students. You should have experience of working with children aged 5-16 in groups and individually.
The role will involve working on Saturdays from 09:50 to 14:15 (hours can be extended according to individual interest and availability) for 30 weeks for the 2026-27 Academic year from 26 September 2026 to 10 July 2027, and is renewable each academic year.
Fee: Approximately £5,025.00 gross flat fee per year, dependent upon hours (on a self-employed basis).
Closing date for applications is 10:00am Tuesday 16 June 2026
Online interviews will be held 18 or 19 June 2026
Shortlisted candidates may be required to do an audition with students of the Saturday Programme, on Saturday 20 or Saturday 27 June 2026.
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HMDT Music seeks an experienced musician to teach Guitar for the 2026 - 2027 season of its Saturday Programme, based in Hackney, which enriches the lives of young people through high quality, exciting music education and opportunities. The Instrumental strand of the Programme offers students ages 5 upwards, an extensive curriculum including group and individual instrumental tuition, singing, musicianship, ensembles, as well as orchestra and choirs. Its staff are all experienced and dynamic musicians and tutors able to foster an appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres and opportunities.
The successful candidate will teach Guitar from beginners upwards in both small group and individual lessons, and lead our pop/rock band of guitar, percussion and keyboard students. Instrumental lessons and ensembles incorporate general musicianship including some basic theory, historical context and improvisation skills. You should be able to teach using a range of teaching/musical styles Responsibilities include planning the structure and repertoire for each lesson, monitoring student progress and working with the Senior Manager on student’s Individual Learning Plans. You should have experience of working with children aged 5-16 in groups and individually.
The role will involve working on Saturdays from 08:30 to 14:45 (hours may vary) for 30 weeks for the 2026-27 Academic year from 19 September 2026 to 10 July 2027, and is renewable each academic year.
Fee: Approximately £6,560.00 per year, dependent upon hours (on a self-employed basis).Closing date for applications is 10:00am Tuesday 9 June 2026
Online interviews will be held 11 or 12 June 2026
Shortlisted candidates may be required to do an audition with students of the Saturday Programme, onSaturday 13 or Saturday 20 June 2026.
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HMDT Music seeks an experienced musician to teach piano for the 2026 - 2027 season of its Saturday Programme, based in Hackney, which enriches the lives of young people through high quality, exciting music education and opportunities. The Instrumental strand of the Programme offers students ages 5 upwards, an extensive curriculum including group and individual instrumental tuition, singing, musicianship, ensembles, as well as orchestra and choirs. Its staff are all experienced and dynamic musicians and tutors able to foster an appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres and opportunities.
The successful candidate will teach piano from beginners upwards in individual lessons. Instrumental lessons should incorporate general musicianship including some basic theory, historical context and improvisation skills and you should be able to teach using a range of teaching/musical styles. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress and working with the Senior Manager on student’s Individual Learning Plans. You should have experience of working with children aged 5-16.
The role will involve working on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 (hours may vary) for 30 weeks for the 2026-27 Academic year from 19 September 2026 to 10 July 2027, and is renewable each academic year.
Fee: Approximately £5,250.00 per year, dependent upon hours (on a self-employed basis).Closing date for applications is 10:00am Tuesday 9 June 2026
Online interviews will be held 11 or 12 June 2026
Shortlisted candidates may be required to do an audition with students of the Saturday Programme, on Saturday 13 or Saturday 20 June 2026.
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged as the post may be filled before the closing date.
Fair recruitment
HMDT Music is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. The organisation - in providing goods and/or services - is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public. We encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in the arts industry, including D/deaf or disabled, and applicants who experience barriers due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socio-economic background.
Please click here to read our full Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Access Policy.
HMDT Music, twice winner of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Education and winner of the Excellence in Music Theatre Award is a leader in creating inspiring projects for young people, particularly those facing challenging experiences, through which it aims to enrich learning, broaden awareness of and help fight inequity and transform lives.