Current Vacancies
Current vacancies
Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra Leader
- Job Title: GM Music Tutor
- Job Location: Gloucester
- Salary: £33.67 - £38.70 per hour (incl. prep and annual leave)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Duration: Term Time Only
- Closing Date: 3rd August 2026
About Role:
Gloucestershire Music is seeking a highly skilled and passionate ensemble instructor to join their contracted team at Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra (GYWO). This post will support Gloucestershire Music in achieving high quality music education by effectively supporting, tutoring, instructing or coaching young musicians. This role will primarily involve leading our award winning, highest county level wind orchestra which meets 6.45 - 8.45pm over 30 x Thursdays per year during term-time at Barnwood Park School, Gloucester. Membership of GYWO is open to young musicians grade 6+ standard by teacher / school nomination or trial rehearsal period. The orchestra will have multiple, high quality concert opportunities throughout the year, with repertoire spanning across the range of wind orchestra repertoire.
About You:
This position requires someone who possesses the skills to motivate and inspire young musicians to aspire to the highest standards of performance. This post would suit somebody with experience of leading such ensembles and who has a passion for youth music. The successful candidate will be working in collaboration with the Extended Learning and Provisions Manager and the Head of Service for Gloucestershire Music. See job profile for full details by clicking the 'apply here' link below.
About Us:
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Annual leave allowance and preparation time wrapped up in pay
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to Apply:
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application today by clicking the 'apply here' link below.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Mayo - via email at glosmusic@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Closing date: Midnight 3rd August 2026
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 10th August 2026.
Some Additional Info (More In The Link):
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Academy Tutor
- Job Title: GM Music Tutor
- Job Location: Cheltenham
- Salary: £29.97 to £33.87 per hour (incl. prep and annual leave)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Duration: Term Time Only
- Closing Date: 3rd August 2026
About Role:
Gloucestershire Music is seeking a highly skilled and passionate ensemble instructor to join their contracted team at Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Academy (GYJA). This post will support Gloucestershire Music in achieving high quality music education by effectively supporting, tutoring, instructing or coaching young musicians. This role will primarily involve working with our training jazz orchestra which meets 6.00 – 7.30pm on Wednesdays, during term-time, at Cheltenham Bournside School. Membership of GYJA is open to young musicians of approximately grade 4+ standard who have a passion for learning more about jazz. Along with Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra, the band will have multiple high quality performance opportunities throughout the year.
About You:
This position requires someone who possesses the skills to motivate and inspire young musicians to aspire to the highest standards of performance. You should have experience of leading such ensembles and have a passion for youth music and jazz. The successful candidate will be working in collaboration with the other GYJA tutor, the Extended Learning and Provisions Manager and the Head of Service for Gloucestershire Music. See job profile for full details by clicking the 'apply here' link below.
About Us:
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Annual leave allowance and preparation time wrapped up in pay
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to Apply:
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application today by clicking the 'apply here' link below.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Mayo - via email at glosmusic@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Closing date: Midnight 3rd August 2026
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 10th August 2026.
Some Additional Info (More In The Link):
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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