Short Term Cover | Choir Leader

Description

Locations: Carmarthen and Llanelli (with potential opportunities in other areas across South West Wales)

Expected Start Period: September–December 2026

Contract Type: Temporary cover contract

Contract Length: Up to 10 weeks per choir (10 x 1.5-hour sessions), depending on cover requirements.

Pay: £120 per completed session covered, inclusive of travel costs.

Important: This is a temporary cover position.

Please note that applications may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and confident musician to provide temporary choir leader cover for up to 6 established choirs across South West Wales.

You will lead the teaching element of weekly choir sessions, using your piano skills and voice to demonstrate individual harmony parts and guide members through rehearsals.

All required choir materials will be provided, including:

• Arrangements
• Backing tracks
• Scores
• Warm Ups

All administration tasks will continue to be managed by the current choir leader.

You will cover one 1.5-hour session per week per choir location. The exact schedule, number of choirs covered, and start date will depend on your availability and the cover requirements. This will be discussed on application.

The temporary contract may begin at any point between September and December 2026 and will last for up to 10 sessions per choir location.

Due to the nature of temporary cover, some flexibility around start and end dates will be required.

ABOUT US

You will be covering established choirs across West Glamorgan, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding areas.

Rock Choir is the UK and Ireland’s leading contemporary choir. Find out more about us HERE 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be confident singers and pianists. These are fundamental requirements of the role, and we can only consider candidates who are able to confidently sing and accompany themselves on piano.

You may be required to provide your own equipment, including:

• Portable keyboard
• PA system
• Head microphone

You will also need to be able to travel to choir locations. Travel should generally be within approximately a 1-hour drive from your home address.

Previous choir-leading experience is preferred but not essential.

Applicants who do not sing and play piano should not apply.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

• Temporary contract covering established choirs
• Contract duration: up to 10 sessions per choir, depending on need
• Each choir session lasts 1.5 hours
• Choirs run Monday–Thursday
• Exact days and times will be discussed during the application process
• Number of choirs assigned will depend on availability and business requirements
• Training will be provided before starting
• Preparation time at home will be required before sessions
• Opportunities may be available to conduct performances outside the regular term schedule for an additional fee

Application Process

For more information, please contact recruitment@rockchoir.com with the subject line:

Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a confidentiality agreement as part of the process.

To apply, please complete the application form below.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit an audition video. To ensure your application can be reviewed efficiently, please make sure your video meets the following requirements:

• Demonstrates your current musical ability
• Is a solo performance featuring only you
• Shows you singing while accompanying yourself on piano
• Was recorded within the last 30 days
• Contains no additional instruments, backing tracks, or other performers

Applications that do not meet these audition requirements may not be able to progress.

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confidentsinging and playing piano at the same time
• Able to use both voice and piano as effective teaching tools
• A natural leaderwho is motivated, enthusiastic, and inspiring
• An engaging teacherwho enjoys helping others reach their potential

Benefits of Becoming a Rock Choir Leader

This is a short-term, self-employed cover role. Your contract will be directly with the current choir leader, and any terms, agreements, and arrangements relating to the cover period will be agreed between you and them.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and inclusion across our wider team of choir leaders.

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