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Newham Music is a highly effective, successful and award-winning music education provider working with children and young people, schools, families and communities throughout the London Borough of Newham. We also run Newham Music Academy, a thriving after-school and weekend music academy. Newham Music is the lead organisation for the award-winning Newham Music Education Hub, supported by funding from the Department of Education through Arts Council England.
When we have job vacancies and opportunities to offer, we share them here. To apply for a role, please complete the relevant online application form below.
As an organisation, we are committed to tackling inequality in the arts through our programming, working practices and culture. We want to engage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and are especially keen to hear from applicants from groups that are currently under-represented in the arts sector.
For further information or support with access requirements for your application, contact us at info@newham-music.org.uk.
Current Vacancies
Now Hiring 3 Emerging Creative Producers!
We are seeking three ambitious emerging creative professionals from Newham and surrounding areas taking the first steps into events management, content creation, and project delivery. You will have no more than three years experience in producing events or working in a venue or festival environment.
Based in the newly opened Newham Music Hub: Westfield within the popular Stratford shopping centre, the Emerging Creative Producer roles have been designed for people who are looking to jump-start their career path into the creative events industry and will benefit from on-the-job training and mentorship.
Based in the newly opened Newham Music Hub: Westfield within the popular Stratford shopping centre, the Emerging Creative Producer roles have been designed for people who are looking to jump-start their career path into the creative events industry and will benefit from on-the-job training and mentorship.
Emerging Creative Producers will support all aspects of project design, development and delivery across Newham Music’s Live Events and Education Programme to inspire and excite Newham audiences and attract new ones.
Regular evening and weekend availability is essential.
To apply, complete the application form below no later than 11:59pm on Sunday 3 December.
Download the full Job Pack here.
Complete the application form here.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact sarah.jones@newham-music.org.uk.
Now Hiring Front of House Coordinator for Newham Music Hub: Westfield!
Newham Music is seeking an experienced and highly organised Front of House Coordinator to join our team, contributing significantly to the successful management, efficiency, and coordination of our Newham Music Hub: Westfield venue. This key role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Newham Music Hub: Westfield shop floor, ensuring a secure and inviting environment. The coordinator plays a central role in providing excellent customer service, managing inquiries, and maintaining the shop floor’s tidiness and presentation. Additionally, they handle studio bookings, promote retail events, and manage key aspects of health and safety.
By becoming an integral part of the Newham Music team, the Front of House Coordinator will support the trust in achieving its vision and educational aims while ensuring a seamless experience for visitors, partners and customers alike at our Newham Music Hub: Westfield.
Evening and weekend availability is essential for this role.
To apply complete the application form below by no later than 9am on Friday 8 December.
Download the full Job Pack here.
Complete the application form here.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact neethu.carpio@newham-music.org.uk.
Now Hiring Teachers!
We are always looking for experienced, inspiring teachers with excellent musical skills to join our successful team. Recruitment is an ongoing process based on the provisional needs of schools, families, and community/cultural organisations.
We are especially looking for music teachers experienced in the following areas:
- Woodwind
- Drumming
- SEND
- Whole Class Teaching
Successful applicants will support young people across the borough through our inclusive programme of activities and should have some of the following:
- Experience or desire to develop skills in group teaching (up to 6 in a group)
- Teaching skills which focus on practical, music making activities leading to regular performances
- Class music teaching skills, which place an emphasis on practical, creative music making in the classroom
- Ability to teach a range of musical styles including composition and improvisation
- Commitment to teaching musicianship skills through the voice
- Experience in Large Group, Mixed Ensemble and/or Workshop Leading Skills
Newham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone employed at Newham Music to share this commitment. See our full Safeguarding Policy here.
The application pack below includes all the necessary information when applying, including the person specifications, safeguarding policy, application form, self-disclosure form, and recruitment and interview process details.
How to Apply:
To apply, please download and complete the application and self-disclosure forms below and send, along with your CV and Covering Letter to info@newham-music.org.uk. Please indicate in the subject line what job you are applying for.
Application Form
Application Pack
There is no closing date for teaching applications, but we are organising new work all the time, so please get in touch soon!
Now Recruiting Community Musicians!
Newham Music is looking to connect with inspiring and talented community musicians to deliver high-quality, authentic music projects and tuition throughout the borough.
We are especially looking to recruit those with background experience in:
-Music Technology
-Music Production
-Rap, Grime, Electronic music
-World music genres (i.e. Bhangra, Yoruba, Gamelan, Caribbean, etc)
-Songwriting
-Lyric writing
-Youth work
Newham Music is a leading provider of music education in the region and an award-winning Music Education Hub. We work with a range of partners to deliver music opportunities to all children and young people in the area. Successful applicants will support young people across the borough through our inclusive programme of activities including:
-Whole class tuition
-Small group and 1-1 lessons in schools
-Small group and 1-1 lessons after school and on Saturdays at the Newham Music Academy
-Project delivery in community locations throughout the borough
-Ensemble leading
Hourly paid teachers receive £24 – £29 per hour and flexible working schedules.
Newham Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone employed at Newham Music to share this commitment. See our full Safeguarding Policy here.
How to Apply:
To apply, please download and complete the application and self-disclosure forms below and send, along with your CV and Covering Letter to info@newham-music.org.uk. Please indicate in the subject line what job you are applying for.
For volunteering or work experience enquiries, please email info@newham-music.org.uk
