Jazz Piano Professor

Department: Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Office Location: Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Level of DBS required for this role: Enhanced

Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required

Is this a politically restricted post?: No

Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No

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Salary: £57.14 per hour to £61.20 per hour (including holiday pay), depending on experience and standing.
Contractual Hours: Hourly Paid
Basis: Initially 12 months fixed with potential for transitioning to permanent
Workplace category: Workplace
Attachments: Job Information Pack

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025, and in the top four in the world for Music and Performing Arts by the QS World University Rankings 2025, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK's leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.

Hourly Paid: £57.14 per hour to £61.20 per hour (including holiday pay), depending on experience and standing.

Initially 12 months fixed with potential for transitioning to permanent

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is looking to expand our team of hourly paid Jazz Piano Professors to teach (during term time) weekly one-to-one lessons and occasional group masterclasses on our undergraduate Jazz programmes.

Candidates should have considerable experience as a professional jazz pianist, with an established profile as a performer, educator, composer and/or arranger. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in jazz performance and improvisation, and have experience of working across a range of jazz styles and ensemble settings.

Candidates should also have proven experience of teaching, inspiring and motivating students of the highest calibre. The successful applicant will be committed to supporting students' musical, artistic and professional development, preparing them for performances, examinations and future careers in the profession. Experience of delivering masterclasses, coaching ensembles and contributing to the wider jazz community would be advantageous.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 20th November 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.

The Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities - if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.

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