Deputy Head of Strings (Upper Strings)

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Interview date: Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September 2026

Salary: Grade 9, £55,911 - £64,068 pro rata, per annum. Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade.

Hours: Part-time (0.6FTE)

Term: Permanent

Available: From January 2027

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.

The Deputy Head of Strings (Upper Strings) is a key role in the College and will work alongside the Head of Strings and Assistant Head of Strings (Lower Strings) to continue to develop the world-leading teaching and learning of the Faculty.

They will play a key role in orchestral and ensemble string playing at the RCM through teaching, coaching, leading auditions and student placements.

They will be recognised for their experience at the highest levels of orchestral performance and, as a respected violin teacher, will develop their own class of violin students.

For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.

To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:

• Application Form

Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.

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CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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