Jazz Piano Professor

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, 20^th November 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on 30^th November 2026.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply online, please click here. Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9312. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

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.

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

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