Freelance Music Specialist Workshop Leader

Moonstruck Astronaut community theatre company


Job Summary

We’re looking to engage a freelance Music Specialist who is excited by community arts, enjoys collaborating creatively with children, and is confident working as part of a multi-artform team – who is based locally to Telford, Shropshire.

Job Description

  • Title: Freelance Music Specialist – Workshop Leader
  • Fee: £650 total (equivalent to 2 freelance days delivering at £250/ day and 1 day planning at £150/day, based on 8 hours per day)
  • Engagement Includes:
    • Up to 2 days of workshop delivery during summer
    • Up to 2 days of planning and creative meetings
    • Optional additional workshop involvement in autumn (subject to availability, contracted separately if needed)
  • Location: Telford Town Centre and remote (for planning sessions)
  • Payment Terms: Invoicing upon completion, payable within 14 days

This is a freelance role. You will invoice for services rendered and are responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance contributions and providing your own current DBS check.

Job Requirements

About You

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, community-rooted creative settings and enjoys co-creating with children in a playful, imaginative way.

We’re particularly looking for someone who:

  • Has experience facilitating creative music sessions with children aged 8-14
  • Enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and can adapt within a creative and neurodivergent team
  • Feels confident leading inclusive, welcoming workshop spaces
  • Is local to or familiar with Telford, Shropshire, or surrounding areas

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Freelance Music Specialist Workshop Leader
  • Salary: Under £10K
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    West Midlands

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Job: Freelance Music Specialist Workshop Leader

Job: Freelance Music Specialist Workshop Leader

Organisation: Moonstruck Astronaut community theatre company

Postcode: TF3 4HS

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