Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet)

Opera North


Job: Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet)

Job: Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet)

Organisation: Opera North

Postcode: LS1 6PA

  • Job Title: Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet)
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job Summary

The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a professional capacity as a clarinet player and tutor. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Job Description

Opera North is England’s national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. We tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet)

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet).

The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a professional capacity as a clarinet player and tutor. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Salary: £ 30,735 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Part-time – 3.5 per week

Deadline for applications: 11pm 18/02/2026

Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

if you have any queries about the recruitment process or access needs with making an application, please contact mailto:[email protected] – [email protected]

We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.

Registered Charity No. 511726

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Solid classical instrumental music training and a demonstrable high level of musical skill and literacy.

Experience / skills required:

Experience of working in a professional capacity as a clarinet player and tutor.

Understanding of clarinet and musical pedagogy in relation to; from beginner upwards.

Knowledge of wind repertoire suitable for children and young people in a variety of contexts.

Functional Competencies:

Demonstrable commitment to and enthusiasm for a high-quality group teaching model.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Special Features:

As this post supports work with children and young people on a regular basis, DBS Enhanced Clearance is required.

As this role supports work in professional settings, a good standard of personal presentation is required.

As a member of the wider Learning & Engagement team, this post requires the ability and flexibility to work evenings and weekends

How to Apply

Please apply via the hireful link provided

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